Course Details
Course Code: HIMA250 Course ID: 4911 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
This course will introduce students to the healthcare delivery systems including organization, accreditation, licensure, and regulatory agencies. Students will examine the historic development, organization and characteristics of the health care delivery systems; current payment and reimbursement systems for each healthcare delivery systems; accrediting agencies applicable to health care; the functions of health care providers; organizational patterns of health care facilities; medical staff organization and bylaws. The work of accrediting, licensing, and certifying agencies, such as that of the Joint Commission, the American Osteopathic Association, Medicare, and Medicaid will be discussed in detail for each health care area.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Start Month | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration02/23/2026 - 07/31/2026 | Course Dates08/03/2026 - 09/27/2026 | Start Month August | SessionSummer 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration03/30/2026 - 09/04/2026 | Course Dates09/07/2026 - 11/01/2026 | Start Month September | SessionSummer 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration04/27/2026 - 10/02/2026 | Course Dates10/05/2026 - 11/28/2026 | Start Month October | SessionFall 2026 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration05/25/2026 - 10/30/2026 | Course Dates11/02/2026 - 12/27/2026 | Start Month November | SessionFall 2026 Session I | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration06/29/2026 - 12/04/2026 | Course Dates12/07/2026 - 01/31/2027 | Start Month December | SessionFall 2026 Session D | Weeks8 Week session |
| Registration07/27/2026 - 01/01/2027 | Course Dates01/04/2027 - 02/28/2027 | Start Month January | SessionWinter 2027 Session B | Weeks8 Week session |