Clinician-Administrator Transition (CAT) Certificate

Program Website: https://www.towson.edu/chp/departments/health-sciences/grad/clinician-administrator-certificate/index.html

Director: Mary Helen McSweeney-Feld, Ph.D.
Phone: 410-704-3909
Email: mmcsweeneyfeld@towson.edu

The Graduate Certificate in Clinician-Administrator Transition is designed for health care clinicians as well as those working in administrative support roles who are interested in developing administrative skills. The program focuses on the practical application of administrative theory, and emphasizes leadership and skill development through a sequence designed to introduce concepts and facilitate application of skills using case studies, evidence-based research projects, information technology and other relevant methodologies. Upon completion of the program, students will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to provide excellence in leadership and day-to-day management in the delivery of health care services.

Individuals enrolled in this 15-unit post-baccalaureate certificate will be able to apply units from this program to master’s degree programs in Child Life, Administration and Family Collaboration or the doctoral program in Occupational Therapy if accepted to those programs.

Admission Requirements

Application deadlines and a full listing of materials required for admission can be found on the website.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses
IDHP 600TRANSITIONS: HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN A CHANGING ENVIRONMENT3
IDHP 605MANAGING HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS3
IDHP/HLTH 647HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT3
IDHP 651PLANNING AND MARKETING HEALTH IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY3
Electives3
IDHP 641
COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOR, AND PARTICIPATION LINKAGES FOR PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM
IDHP 642
PROGRAM DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION IN AUTISM
IDHP 705
CULTURE AND HEALTH
IDHP 741
ETHICAL AND LEGAL ISSUES IN CLINCIAL PRACTICE
HLTH 603
EMERGING ISSUES IN THE HEALTH OF THE NATION
HLTH 617
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
HLTH 618
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH
HLTH 619
MANAGEMENT OF POST-ACUTE CARE SERVICES
HLTH 633
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
HLTH 637
HEALTH LEADERSHIP
HLTH 644
LEADING CHANGE IN HEALTHCARE
HLTH 645
HEALTH CARE POLICY
HLTH 647
HEALTH CARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
HLTH 649
PROGRAM EVALUATION
HLTH 652
HEALTHCARE INFORMATION DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
HLTH 655
MANAGING CONFLICT IN HEALTH SETTINGS
HLTH 656
MANAGING VOLUNTEERS IN HEALTH SERVICE SETTINGS
HLTH 657
HEALTH ADVOCACY ACROSS SERVICE SETTINGS
Total Units15
  1. Apply knowledge of leadership and strategic management strategies for high-performing health care organizations;
  2. Demonstrate skills in financial management and reimbursement strategies for health care organizations;
  3. Utilize training in building, facilitating and supporting diverse, interdisciplinary teams;
  4. Apply knowledge of recruitment and retention techniques for health care workforce management; and
  5. Demonstrate the ability to apply metrics and tools used in health care quality and safety practices.