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School of Health Professions - Student Handbook 2020 - 2021


Healthcare Management & Leadership

The Department of 

Healthcare Management and Leadership 

 Welcome Letter


Dear Student,
 
Welcome to the Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership.  The department is housed within the School of Health Professions at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
 
We are committed to providing academic programs and support that will help you achieve your career goals.  This Student Handbook contains information, expectations, policies and procedures that will answer many of your questions as well as provide guidance during your time with us.
 
You are a student in a professional health-related program.  As such you are responsible for being familiar with the contents of the Student Handbook.  Additionally, all students enrolled in the School of Health Professions are expected to demonstrate professional behavior in their interactions with faculty, staff and colleagues.
 
We wish you success in your studies and your career.


Sincerely,

Ryan N. Schmidt, Ph.D., MBA, MS, CMRP
Department Chair/ Associate Professor
Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership



General Information 

Generic Abilities

Generic Abilities are attributes, characteristics or behaviors that are not explicitly part of the profession's core of knowledge and technical skills but are never the less required for success in the healthcare professions. Ten generic professional abilities and definitions applicable to the department are listed below. These Generic Abilities serve as a foundation for professional behavior and may be used for counseling sessions with a student  concerning academic and non-academic deficiencies and may be cited as expected standards of professional student behavior in behavioral and/or academic criteria established between a Program Director and a student.

  1. Commitment to Learning – The ability to self-assess, self-correct, and self-direct; to identify needs and sources of learning; and to continually seek new knowledge and understanding.
  2. Interpersonal Skills – The ability to interact effectively with patients, families, colleagues, other health care professional, and the community and to deal effectively with cultural and ethnic diversity issues.
  3. Communication Skills – The ability to communicate effectively (i.e., speaking, body language, reading, writing, listening) for varied audiences and purposes.

  4. Effective Use of Time and Resources – The ability to obtain the maximum benefit from a minimum investment of time and resources.
  5. Use of Constructive Feedback – The ability to identify sources of and seek out feedback and to effectively use and provide feedback for improving personal interaction.
  6. Problem-Solving – The ability to recognize and define problems, analyze data, develop and implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
  7. Professionalism – The ability to exhibit appropriate professional conduct and to represent the profession effectively.
  8. Responsibility – The ability to fulfill commitments and to be accountable for actions and outcomes.
  9. Critical Thinking – The ability to question logically; to identify, generate, and evaluate elements of logical argument; to recognize and differentiate facts, illusions, assumptions, and hidden assumptions; and to distinguish the relevant from the irrelevant.
  10. Stress Management – The ability to identify sources of stress and to develop effective coping behaviors.

Academic Probation


Students placed on Academic Probation must meet specific program performance standards in order to be removed from Academic Probation.  A student on Academic Probation will be notified in writing by the Program Director when conditions have been met so that the student can be considered to be in good standing.

Academic and Clinical Behavior: Department - Student Agreement Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership School of Health Professions, TTUHSC

 

Students are expected to conduct their behavior in accordance with the following regulations:

  1. The use of unauthorized written or oral references during examinations (cheating) is prohibited.  This applies to all forms of electronic communication (e-mail, instant messaging, etc.) for web-based examinations.
  2. The inadequate citation of references or assistance on papers or class presentations (plagiarism) is prohibited.
  3. Habitual tardiness, unexcused absences and lack of participation in class activities is prohibited.
  4. Students will behave in accordance with the Code of Ethics set forth by the School of Health Professions and respective program/professional organizations.
  5. Students will comply with all rules and regulations of the clinical facilities to which they are assigned.

I certify that I have received a copy of the Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership Student Handbook for my personal use and reference.
I assume responsibility to read, review and thoroughly understand the rules, regulations, code of ethics and honor code as outlined in this Student Handbook. I agree to abide by all rules, regulations and codes while I am a student in the Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
Within one week after receipt of this handbook, I agree that I am responsible for writing an inquiry to the Program Director for clarification of any information in this handbook, including inquiry about consequences for my failure to comply. If I do NOT write an inquiry within one week after receipt, I am declaring that I fully understand my responsibilities and any consequences for my failure to meet those responsibilities.
By entering a web-based course, you are signifying that you have read and agree to all applicable guidelines, policies, regulations and rules set forth in the TTUHSC School of Health Professions, Department of Healthcare Management and Leadership Student Handbook by going to the Student Resources section of the School of Health Professions website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/about.aspx, and the TTUHSC Information Technology Policies located at the following website: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/administration/operating-policies/op56.aspx


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