PA 233 – Health Administration

Course Description:
This course provides the student with a complete understanding of the structure
and operation of Saudi Health Care delivery system with a special focus on the
hospital. In addition, the course will introduce students to health care supervisory
principles and skills.

Readings:
• Snook, Ir., I. Donald. Hospitals: What They Are and How They Work,
(Aspen Publishers, Inc, 2003).
• Sebai, Zohair. Health Care in Saudi Arabia, (Tihama Publications, 1985).
• Umiker’s Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor, By
McConnell C.R. (Author). Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc.; 4 edition
(2006)

Class Schedule:
Introduction
Hospital: A Brief History and Organization
The Governing Body and The Chief Executive Officer
Outpatient Areas and The Emergency Department
The Admitting Department and Medical Records
1st Midterm
The Medical Staff and Nursing Services
Becoming a Supervisor and Customer Service
Personnel Recruitment, Interviewing and Selection
Performance Feedback
2nd Midterm
Motivation, Reward, and Recognition
Planning, Organizing, Coordinating, and Controlling
Term Paper Presentation
Final Exam

Conduct of the Course:
In addition to the mid-terms and final exams there will be a term paper and
presentation. For the term paper, student has to choose a topic of the one discussed in
class then write a paper about the topic, and then student will present his paper (Note:
using scientific journals articles will enrich your term paper).

Grading:
The final grade will be based on the following:
Class participation 10%
1st Mid-term 18%
2nd Mid-term 18%
Term-Paper 14%
Final 40%