Program outcomes represent broad areas of knowledge and skills developed over the
duration of the program through a wide range of courses and experiences. These learning
outcomes represent what a student should be able to know, think, or do upon successful
completion of their program at Oakland Community College.
Graduates will be able to integrate knowledge from various didactic health care courses
and from general education prerequisite courses into skills necessary to function
as an entry level health care supervision.
Students will gain knowledge of current practices in operational procedures in long
term care facilities essential to effective job performance.
Students will describe communication skills to effectively work in the unique environment
of a healthcare facility.
Program Plan 2025-2026
Full Time - Fall Start
**Students should meet with an OCC counselor before attempting this plan of study**
Year 1 - Fall
Courses
Credits
ENG 1510
Composition I
3
or ENG 1510E
Composition I Enhanced
4
or ENG 1510S
Composition I with Support
6
HCA 1000
Introduction to Health Care Administration
3
MDA 1103
Medical Terminology
3
PSY 2510
Introduction to Psychology
3
GenEd
Fine Arts/Humanities
3
TOTAL CREDITS
15
MILESTONE: All major requirements and required supportive courses must be completed with a
“C” or better to obtain this degree.
Year 1 - Winter
Courses
Credits
BIO 1600
Human Structure and Function
3
BUS 1100
Introduction to Business
4
HCA 1110
Health Facility Maintenance and Sanitation
3
HCA 1230
Patient Care and Auxiliary Relationships in Health Care Facilities
3
HCA 2150
Labor Practices in Health Care Facilities
2
TOTAL CREDITS
15
Year 1 - Summer
Courses
Credits
GenEd
Written Communication
3
BUS 2530
Management
3
PSY 2630
Psychology of Organizational Behavior
3
TOTAL CREDITS
9
Year 2 - Fall
Courses
Credits
HCA 1210
Principles of Nursing Home Operations
3
HCA 2100
Personnel Management in Health Care Facilities
3
HCA 2200
Fiscal Management in Health Care Facilities
3
HCA 2300
Problems and Policies of Health Care Facilities
3
TOTAL CREDITS
12
MILESTONE: Make an appointment to meet with a Counselor to apply for graduation for this degree.
Apply for HCA Externship with Program Coordinator.