Healthcare Leadership Fieldwork

Introduction

The Healthcare Leadership Fieldwork class, THLEAD 480, prepares students for careers in leadership positions across the healthcare spectrum. Fieldwork provides the opportunity to apply theory to practice. Over the duration of the Healthcare Leadership program students have had coursework in: business, budgetary analysis, financial decision making, social marketing, ethics, research, informatics, accreditation, legal issues, and personnel management.

Students work with the Clinical Placement Manager to determine a fieldwork placement that aligns with the student's professional goals and interests.

Fieldwork Expectations

These students are generally not healthcare providers, but are interested in careers in the healthcare field. Fieldwork placements are for spring quarter and planning begins in autumn. The fieldwork runs across ten weeks - typically from March – June. Fieldwork consists of six hours "in the field" and an additional two hours of class per week for ten weeks (60 total hours of fieldwork). 

UW Tacoma BA in Healthcare Leadership Learning Objectives

• Exhibit professional work behaviors and accountability;

• Engage in learning opportunities at the fieldwork site;

• Demonstrate effective communication strategies;

• Integrate healthcare leadership knowledge in a real-work context;

• Describe potential ethical dilemmas in healthcare leadership

Examples of Previous Projects

• Data analysis and report writing
• Risk management projects in healthcare organizations
• Social marketing
• Public speaking and training presentations
• Environmental safety in healthcare facilities
• Informational brochures and literature
• Community outreach and research
• Preparation and assistance with various accreditation processes