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Research Methods in Healthcare Management –

“From the Classroom to the Workplace”

The Executive Master of Health Administration students learn how to directly apply the principles and proce-
(EMHA) program in the College of Business at Florida dures they learned in the classroom. Moreover, the course has
Atlantic University is dedicated to preparing students assisted students in writing grant proposals to obtain the nec-
from a range of disciplines to serve in leadership roles in essary funding to fully pursue their projects.
the complex and ever evolving healthcare industry. Student research study topics have addressed a wide variety
The EMHA program provides students with a strong of health issues and challenges faced by health care profession-
business core curriculum with a focus on management als. While implementing these research studies, numerous
within a healthcare setting. As part of their coursework health education, diagnostic, clinical and health policy pro-
requirements, graduate students taking Research grams have been established including: increasing prostate
Methods HSA 6707 are asked to complete a research cancer screening awareness for African American males; train-
proposal regarding a current health care topic. ing nontraditional health care workers as care coordinators to
Within this assignment, they are instructed to create a provide patient education regarding diabetes prevention;
research study question or hypothesis, develop goals implementing a primary nursing care delivery model to reduce
and objectives, design a study approach, outline and BY RONALD W. patient length of stay; and using massage therapy to reduce
provide details about how they would recruit and sam- CARLTON, PH.D. selected stress-induced maternal morbidities and risk factors
ple their study population encompassing data collection during pregnancy.
methods, qualitative and quantitative data analysis as Building a study framework that can be transitioned into the
well as a proposed timeline for completion and financial budget to imple- work environment has also increased student satisfaction and allowed
ment their research study. them to extend their ideas and initiatives beyond the classroom. Ongoing
During the past two years, students have been encouraged to expand positive feedback from students has emphasized how helpful and reward-
their course assignment and bring it live into their workplace. This exer- ing it is to develop a graduate course project that ultimately impacts
cise started with just one to two students each semester instituting indi- patient care and improves health outcomes in their work settings.
vidual components of their proposals. This number has recently grown to
five to six students in each class who have implemented their entire Dr. Ronald Carlton is Adjunct Professor, Executive Education,
research study as initially designed in their course assignment. Through Florida Atlantic University. For more information,
the process of developing then implementing their research proposals, call 561-297-3684 or email rcarlto3@fau.edu.

Florida National University HRSA Awards $1.39 MM

Offers Degree Federal Grant to FIU Nicole

and Certificate Programs Wertheim College of Nursing &

Florida National University (FNU) offers associate, bachelor, and master Health Sciences to Close the Gap
degrees in a variety of fields of study, including nursing and allied health. There
are also diploma and certificate programs for those individuals who would like to
pursue a short program of study that prepares and allows them to find a job rap- in Rural Primary Care Workforce
idly.
FNU’s Allied Health Division, under the leadership of Dr. Loreto Almonte, The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services
offers much in demand healthcare programs, including Physical Therapist Administration (HRSA) has awarded a $1.39 million grant to Florida International
Assistant, Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic University (FIU) Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences to imple-
Technology, Medical Assisting Technology, Dental Laboratory Technology, Dental ment the Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program. This unique,
Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing, and Health Services Administration. two-year nursing education initiative will prepare advanced practice nurses to pro-
“FNU’s Allied Health Division team of professionals is committed to our students, vide primary care in rural and underserved areas through academic and clinical train-
and dedicated to educate and train them to be knowledgeable, skilled, and suc- ing.
cessful in the Allied Health field,” said Dr. Almonte. Designed specifically in response to health care challenges in rural America, the
For those prospective students interested in pursuing their education in ANEW program fosters an innovative academic practice partnership model for
Respiratory Therapy at FNU can earn an Associate of Science and a Bachelor’s of achieving better access to and delivery of health care. Select FIU graduate nursing
Science in Respiratory Therapy. National Respiratory Therapy Week was celebrat- students will receive traineeship awards through a competitive application process
ed from October 22 - 28, 2017. National Respiratory Therapy was instituted dur- matching them with rural primary health care sites in Hendry and Glades counties –
ing the late President Ronald Regan’s term in office, after being on ventilator sup- two of Florida’s least populated and poorest communities – to receive unique clinical
port following an attempt on his life. According to the aarc.org Timeline and training.
History of Respiratory Therapy, in “1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed ANEW builds upon an existing partnership with county leaders on a rural health
the first National Respiratory Care Week.” research project that began in 2015 known as “Building Better Health for Florida
Families,” which was developed and led by ANEW Grant Project Director Tami
If you have any questions, or are interested in learning more about the academic Thomas, PhD, RN, FAANP, FAAN, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for the
programs offered at FNU, contact Dr. Loreto Almonte at lamonte@fnu.edu College. Dr. Thomas explained that there is a great need for access to health care for
or Ms. Cary Noa at cnoa@fnu.edu or rural families and a lack of awareness in health care professionals on the rewarding
(305) 821-3333 Ext. 1055. opportunities beyond urban and metropolitan settings.

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