| CERTIFICATE
IN CLINICAL SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
FAQ's | Additional
Information | Registration
What
is the Certificate in Clinical Systems
Management?
The
Certificate in Clinical Systems Management
is a unique graduate certificate
program that allows you to design
your own program of study based on
your learning needs and career goals.
Individuals enrolled in the program
are required to complete two core
courses: "Multidisciplinary
Dimensions of Clinical Systems Management" (3cr.)
and "Clinical Management" (3cr.). The
remaining six credits can be taken
from specialized courses in specific
health systems areas. Completion
of 12 credits results in a graduate
Certificate in Clinical Systems Management.
When taken for academic credit, the
credits may be applied to graduate
degree programs offered by SHRP,
including the Master of Science in
Health Systems.
Who
may apply to the Certificate program?
Health
care professionals who have earned
a bachelor's degree may apply to the
graduate Certificate program.
Are
there additional prerequisites?
You
should possess good basic computer
skills, including those needed for
successful Internet browsing and
searching, e-mailing and word processing. You
must also have remote (off campus)
access to Internet services, to include
at least Internet browsing capability.
UMDNJ provides an e-mail account
for all students but does not provide
Internet access. Specific information
regarding minimum hardware and software
requirements is posted at http://www.umdnj.edu/webctweb/browser.html
Why
would I apply to the Certificate in
Clinical Systems Management Program
rather than the Master of Science in
Health Systems program?
If
you already have a graduate degree
or are unsure if you wish to pursue
a master’s degree, you may choose
to enroll in the Certificate program.
If you wish to pursue the master’s
degree upon completion of the Certificate
program, courses completed for the
Certificate may be applied to the Master
of Science in Health Systems program.
You must earn a “C” grade
or greater for courses in the Certificate
program to be applied to the Master’s
program. Additionally, if you have
never taken an online course before,
enrolling in the Certificate program
before committing to a full master’s
degree program is a good way to determine
whether online learning is for you.
What
content is taught in the two core courses?
Course
descriptions for the core courses are
as follows:
Multi-disciplinary
Dimensions of Clinical Systems Management
(3 credits) (IDST5100)
Description: Clinical managers are
challenged with multi-faceted responsibilities
involving interaction with a variety
of clinical departments and components
of changing health care systems. Increasingly,
clinical systems managers are responsible
for several areas outside of their
specific disciplines. This course is
designed to provide the foundation
for health care managers to effectively
function as multi-disciplinary and
multiunit managers. Personnel, regulatory
issues, technical issues, and reimbursement
issues, covering the following clinical
areas are analyzed: laboratory, imaging,
diagnostic medical sonography, vascular
technology, nuclear medicine, pharmacy,
respiratory care, dietetics, health
information management. As needed,
additional clinical areas are included.
Clinical
Management (3 credits) (NUTR6400)
Description: Applications of the
principles of management in various
settings: acute
and long-term care, ambulatory care,
consultant services and health related
business. Theories, techniques
and tools drawn from current literature
in business, management, health care,
along with innovative practices are
applied to management. Foundations
of management, standards of practice,
organizational design, and policies
and procedures are used to teach development
of a management framework. Other
topics will include strategic planning,
financial and human management, leadership
styles, meetings, mentoring and task
delegation.
Course descriptions for all of SHRP
courses can be found in the SHRP Catalog
at http://shrp.umdnj.edu Click
on Course Information and then Catalog.
What
are some of the specialized elective
courses I can take to complete the
requirements for the Certificate in
Clinical Systems Management?
You
may select 6 credits from the following
list of courses.
BINF5131
Health Care Finance (3cr)
BINF7570 Health Care Outcomes, Measurement
and Research (3cr)
CLSC5112 Molecular Diagnostics (by
permission) (3cr)
CLSC5123 Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis
(by permission) (3cr)
CLSC5133 Transfusion Practices and
Transplantation (by permission) (3cr)
CLSC5213 Clinical Laboratory Data Analysis
(by permission) (3cr)
CLSC5273 Advanced Topics in Clinical
Microbiology (by permission)
(3cr)
CLSC 6214
Clinical Laboratory Utilization in Quality Health Care (3 cr)
IDST5000 Information Management and
Communication Technologies (3cr)
IDST5100 Multidisciplinary Dimensions
of Clinical Systems Management (3cr)
IDST5110 Health Services, Issues and
Trends (3cr)
IDST5215 Human Resources Management
(3cr)
IDST6110 Strategic Planning
and the Management of Health Systems
(3cr)
IDST6120 Health Care Policy and Planning
(3cr)
IDST6200 The A, B, C’s of Managed
Care (3cr)
IDST6400 Current Literature Review
(3cr)
IDST6500 Independent Study (1-3cr)
(6 credit maximum)
NUTR6505 Ethical Issues in Health Care
Practice (3cr)
*Curriculum is subject to change
Application
and Registration for the
Certificate in Clinical Systems
Management
How
do I apply to the Certificate in Clinical
Systems Management Program?
You
may apply online or you may complete
a printed application form. The
application process consists of the
following:
OR
UMDNJ
- Center for Advanced and Continuing
Education
PA Building, 675 Hoes Lane
Piscataway, NJ 08854
What
if I am a foreign applicant?
If
you were educated outside of the United
States, complete # 1 or #2 above AND
provide the following additional documents
to the Center For Advanced and Continuing
Education:
- Evaluation of your foreign transcript.
You may obtain an evaluation by contacting
the World Education Services, Inc.
at http://www.wes.org/or
by e-mail at info@wes.org
- Results of test scores from the
Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) exam. A minimum score of
79 – 80 on the written exam,
or 213 on the computer-based exam
is required.
If you have any questions regarding
the application process, please call
the UMDNJ – Center for Advanced
and Continuing Education at 732-235-4820, or send an e-mail to ca-ce@umdnj.edu.
When
is the application deadline?
There
are no application deadlines. Applications
are processed as they are received.
When
do I register for courses?
Prior
to the beginning of each semester,
SHRP holds a registration period.
These dates change each semester. Registration
deadlines and tuition and fee charges
are available by going to http://shrp.umdnj.edu and
clicking on “Registrar”,
then “Registration Procedures”.
How
do I register for courses?
Certificate
students are considered non-matriculant
students. You may register as a non-matriculated
student online or by mail or fax. Regardless
of how you register, tuition and fee
payments for non-matriculated students
are due at the time of registration. To
register, go to http://shrp.umdnj.edu and
click on “Registrar”, then “Registration
Procedures” and scroll to Non-Matriculants. At
this site, you may register online
or print a form to fax or mail.
Online Education at
UMDNJ
How
are the online courses designed?
The
online courses are designed to be
all about choices. There are no class
meetings when all course participants
are expected to log on at the same
time. Each course is accessible 24/7
during the semester (with the possible
occasional exception of time needed
to complete upgrades or maintenance).
You can, therefore, log on whenever
it is convenient for you, giving
you significant personal choice and
control over when and where your
learning takes place. The most important
ingredient in an online course is
your participation. Our online courses
have been designed to provide a high
level of interaction between you,
your instructors, and fellow classmates. Ongoing
interactions between faculty and students
is required. Weekly assignments, weekly
feedback from course instructors, and
opportunities to participate in threaded
discussions are built into the program.
Once you have begun your course, prepare
to log on frequently. Your instructor
may recommend a minimum number of times
per week. You are expected to dedicate
9 – 12 hours per week for each
graduate course.
How
do I access my online course(s)?
You
must have access to the Internet. You
may use either Internet Explorer or
Netscape to access the courses. All
courses are password protected. Passwords
are distributed after you register
for a course.
I
have never taken an online course before,
what do I do?
UMDNJ – SHRP
uses WebCT technology to deliver
its courses online. All first time
students are required to complete
a 2 – 3
hour online WebCT orientation before
the start of their first online course.
The orientation is designed to introduce
the first-time-online-learner to
the WebCT environment and provides
practice in using some of its most
commonly used features. Each
online course provides additional
information about WebCT. Most students
find navigating through a UMDNJ – SHRP
online course fairly easy after completing
the orientation. For more information
about WebCT, please visit: www.webct.com. For
more information about WebCT at UMDNJ,
please visit the “UMDNJ Distance
Learning Gateway” at www.umdnj.edu/webctweb,
the “SHRP Online Courses” site
at http://shrp.umdnj.edu/online_courses/index.htm.
What
kind of technology must I have to take
an online course?
You
should possess good basic computer
skills, including those needed for
successful Internet browsing and
searching, e-mailing and word processing. You
must also have remote (off campus)
access to Internet services, to include
at least Internet browsing capability
and e-mail. Specific information
regarding minimum hardware and software
requirements is posted at http://www.umdnj.edu/webctweb/browser.html
Tuition and Financial
Aid
What
are the tuition and fees for the programs?
The
UMDNJ Board of Trustees approves tuition
and fees on an annual basis.
Students taking graduate level, online
courses pay the in-state graduate rate
as well as the posted fees. Tuition
and fees may be obtained by going to http://shrp.umdnj.edu.
Click on “Registrar”,
then “Tuition and Fees”.
How
much will I pay for other program costs?
Books,
supplies, and Internet access, will
vary but average $3,000 - $4,000. If
you need to purchase a computer and
printer, your costs will increase.
Is
financial aid available for students
in the Master of Science in Health
Systems Program?
Yes. Financial
aid is available after acceptance
into the Master of Science in Health
Systems Program. You may contact
the UMDNJ Financial Aid Office by
calling (973) 972-4376, or you may
visit their website at http://www.umdnj.edu/studentfinancialaid/index_new_brow.htm. You
also may be eligible for scholarships
through your professional association.
Please check with your association
regarding scholarships.
Is
financial aid available for students
in the Certificate in Clinical Systems
Management Program?
No,
however, you may be eligible for scholarships
through your professional association.
Please check with your association
regarding scholarships.
Partners in Education
The Master of Science in Health Systems
and the Certificate in Clinical Systems
Management are presented in partnership
with the following professional organizations:
American Society for Clinical Laboratory
Science (ASCLS)
American Society for Clinical Pathology
(ASCP)
CLMA: The Resource for Laboratory Professionals
What
is the American Society for Clinical
Laboratory Science (ASCLS)?
ASCLS
as the preeminent organization for
clinical laboratory science practitioners,
provides dynamic leadership and vigorously
promotes all aspects of clinical laboratory
science practice, education and management
to ensure excellent, accessible cost-effective
laboratory services for the consumers
of health care.
The mission of the American Society
for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
is to promote the profession of clinical
laboratory science and provide beneficial
services to those who practice it.
To enable its members to provide quality
services for all consumers, the society
is committed to the continuous quest
for excellence in all its activities,
and:
- Promotes high standards of practice
in the workplace
- Advocates professional autonomy
- Ensures professional competence
- Supports worthy educational efforts
at all levels
- Encourages laboratories in their
pursuit of expanded roles and responsibilities
- Enhances the public's understanding
and respect for the profession
and its practitioners
What
is the American Society for Clinical
Pathology (ASCP)
The
American Society for Clinical Pathology
(ASCP) is a not-for-profit medical
society organized exclusively for educational,
scientific, and charitable purposes.
Its mission is to promote the public
health and safety by the appropriate
application of pathology and laboratory
medicine and to serve as the national
resource to enhance the quality of
pathology and laboratory medicine,
primarily by developing comprehensive
educational programs and materials.
What
is CLMA: The Resource for Laboratory
Professionals?
CLMA
is a health-care association that
provides leadership in the clinical
laboratory industry, supporting laboratory
professionals at every stage of their
career. We
educate and advocate on behalf of
our members and play a leadership
role in enhancing the image and increasing
the visibility of our profession.
To Learn More
To learn more about the Certificate
in Clinical Systems Management, contact the Center for
Advanced and Continuing Education at 732-235-4458, or send an e-mail to ca-ce@umdnj.edu.
To learn more about other programs
offered by UMDNJ – SHRP, visit
our website at www.shrp.umdnj.edu contact
the Office of Enrollment Services at
972-973-5454 or send an e-mail to shrpadm@umdnj.edu. |
