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The telehealth program trains health professionals in the practice, coordination, and delivery of telehealth through initiatives, programs, and services. The program emphasizes the utilization and management of health information systems and technologies in the delivery of patient care. The telehealth concentration comprises a total of 12 credit hours.
The D.H.Sc. program requires completion of a minimum of 46 credit hours of coursework. This includes 42 credit hours of didactic coursework, and 4 experiential credit hours.
During the generalist course of study, the student must complete a practicum or internship approved by the D.H.Sc program director and practicum faculty members in an area of healthcare including, but not limited to, healthcare leadership, education, policy, or delivery.
At the standard pace established by the program, the course of study can be completed in three years. It is required that all coursework be completed within seven years.
Four of the below are required; either DHS 8090 or DHS 9095 may fulfill the Health Policy requirement. Either 8040 or 8045 will fulfill the Ethics requirement. You must complete 1 policy and 1 ethics course, unless you obtain program director approval. Courses not taken as requirements may be used as electives.
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Two of the below courses are required. The other courses may be omitted or used as electives.
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Students choose between internship and practicum.
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4 Total Credits
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4 Total Credits
All three courses must be completed for the Telehealth Concentration. If you are interested in the clinical aspect of telehealth, you may elect to take DHS 8835 - Telepresence instead of DHS 8830.
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12 Total Credits
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