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- Course by Doane University
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About
This course is part of theCertified Lifestyle Medicine Executive MicroMasters program which consists of9 courses and a capstone exam. After completing the program, you can also apply to Doane University to complete your MBA online for approximately $10,500 (learn more about the program here).
This capstone exam includes the evaluation of the competencies and performance tasks which define a successful healthcare administrator.
The DoaneXCertified Lifestyle Medicine ExecutiveMicroMasters program is designed to provide you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to be a successful healthcare administrator throughout various healthcare systems. In order to qualify for the MicroMasters credential, you will need to earn a Verified Certificate in each of thenine DoaneX Healthcare Administration courses as well as pass this final capstone exam.
The capstone exam will test knowledge across allnine courses. It will be a webcam proctored timed exam.
What you will learn
This capstone exam is an assessment of the knowledge and various skills you’ve attained throughout the MicroMasters program. They include:
- How to use management and leadership frameworks, theories, and case studies to address complex issues in healthcare organizations;
- How to identify evidence-based methods for planning, organizing, leading, and advocating for patients, families and communities in the public health sector;
- How to manage the economic environment in healthcare;
- How to apply Financial Management techniques to prepare budgets, financial forecasts, assess investment alternatives, and leverage capital structures within healthcare organizations;
- How to evaluate the value of new healthcare delivery systems and interventions on the basis of quality, safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness using accumulated data;
- How to evaluate health policy as it applies to industry economics, needs demands and quality of care;
- How to apply advocacy skills including quality of care, patients-rights, cultural competency and preventative care;
- How to demonstrate an understanding of healthcare system providers, financing, consumerism, past and future trends and regulatory and legal framework;
- How to apply leadership frameworks, skills and functions of management in planning, organizing leadership and systems control.
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Embark on a comprehensive journey to become a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive with this specialized capstone exam, part of the Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive MicroMasters program offered by DoaneX through edX. Designed for aspiring healthcare administrators, this program delves deep into the vital knowledge and skills required to excel in managing healthcare systems. With a total of nine rigorous courses followed by this capstone exam, learners will be thoroughly evaluated on their competencies and performance tasks essential for a successful career in healthcare administration. Upon completion, participants have the opportunity to advance their education further by applying to Doane University for an online MBA, enhancing their credentials and career prospects. This final capstone exam, a crucial component of the certification, will be a webcam-proctored, timed evaluation covering content from all nine courses. It ensures that learners have acquired the comprehensive understanding necessary to succeed in the dynamic field of healthcare administration. The program is accessible through a Starter subscription and is tailored for individuals at the awareness level, making it an ideal choice for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare management. Join now and take the first step towards becoming a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Executive.

Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM

Debora Sepich