Centre for Learning Accreditation Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Program-Based Criteria Table

Bachelor of Health Administration

(1 of 16) Demonstrate the application of knowledge of Health Services administration/management
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Shows basic understanding of the subject matter	Knowledge of applying the subject matter in hypothetical situations	Evidence of application in real situations	Considerable understanding of Health Services management process	Evidence of detailed application of Health Services Administration skills and principles
(2 of 16) Demonstrate the technique of applying the skills in Health Services administration/management
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Relates basic and general understanding of the facts of Health Services administration profession	Shows understanding and ability to apply the subject matter in real life situations	Can apply Health Administration skills in complex situations	Thoughtful presentation of Health Services administration's complex situations	Provide leadership role in complex situations and coach others
(3 of 16) Ability to apply the Health Care management principles in a team setting
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Awareness at a basic level that Health Services professions are growing and changing	Influences other team members regarding certain aspects of changes in health care sector	Educates other team members about changes in the health care sector	Acts as team leader and role model	Provides leadership role in health care sector and is involved in community action plan in health care reform
(4 of 16) Proficiency and competency in practice
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Skills at level expected of recent graduate without experience	Integration of practical knowledge with supervision	Skills enhanced by experience and self-preparation through study and training	Works consistently and independently without supervision	Provides leadership in training others in health care field
(5 of 16) Systematically organized knowledge of practice
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Has basic familiarity with theories, concepts and principles used in Health Services management	Applies theories, concepts, principles in hypothetical situations	Applies theories, concepts, and principles in most practical instances	Advanced application of theory, concepts and principles related to health sector	Application of theory, concepts and principles in consistent ways
(6 of 16) Personal growth and development
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Takes advantage of professional and personal learning opportunities	Uses and seeks development opportunity when circumstances allow	Seeks professional education in the field of Health Care Management or Administration	Uses conferences, workshops, courses and journals to advance knowledge	Seeks out professional advancement in the health care field
(7 of 16) Evidence of lobbying policy making and advocacy
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Has basic understanding of health policy	Uses application of health policy matters in management practice	Assists in policy development and implementation in health care issues	Has ability to evaluate strengths & weaknesses of health policy and make recommendations for change	Lobbies for new health policy and/or changes to community or region
(8 of 16) Planning/organizing and facilitating of health care organization
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Exhibits basic planning and organizational skills	Successfully plans, organizes and facilitates health care management issues and problems	Provides leadership in the organization	Uses advanced abilities in health care planning and financial management in health care sector	Demonstrates exemplary planning and organizational skills in the field of health care
(9 of 16) Critical thinking and creativity
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Has basic understanding of critical thinking and self awareness	Demonstrates some aspects of critical thinking to make management decisions involving situation	Demonstrates problem solving abilities	Makes responsible choices among alternatives in addressing health care issues	Uses knowledge of personal impact to create change in the organization
(10 of 16) Communication and problem solving in health care field
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Clear and straightforward interpersonal communication	Expresses well reasoned presentations orally and in writing	Shows competent consistent performance in communication and problem solving	Possesses advanced problem solving and communication and applies those skills professionally	Emphasizes constructive solutions to health care HR and clientele issues
(11 of 16) Administrative/Management role in health care organization
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Satisfactory functioning as colleague and team member in the organization	Recognizes role in the organization and attempts to learn about the function of the job	Understands the principles of the organization and the services in the health care profession	Advanced understanding of the organization and variety of collaborative relationships	Extends self in an effort to enhance collaborative work setting
(12 of 16) Capacity to do professional work appropriately
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Conducts self professionally with regular appropriate supervision	Studies and appreciates meaning of professional practice; consciously uses ideas and status to good effect	Can be counted on to work professionally with minimum appropriate supervision	Professional approach in all instances, showing independence and constructive good judgement	Professional conduct at an exemplary level, using appropriate consultation
(13 of 16) Practical knowledge of project administration in Health/Human Services sector
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Basic and general knowledge - no direct involvement	Understanding and ability to apply subject matter under supervision	Can apply subject matter in real life situations	Considerable knowledge and supervision of department staff (project)	Advanced knowledge and experience in project administration and supervision
(14 of 16) Practical knowledge of evaluation in Health/Human Services sector
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts	Ability to evaluate projects with supervision	Can apply subject matter in real life situations	Direct supervision and evaluation of projects and departments	Deliver team leadership training to others
(15 of 16) Financial planning/management and control
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Basic understanding of financial planning	Ability to operate budgets with supervision	Shows competent and consistent performance independently	Advanced knowledge of financial planning in Health/Human Services Sector	Provide leadership and train department or project staff
(16 of 16) Professional Association membership/leadership in Health Care Associations
0	1-2	3-4	5-6	7-8	9-10
No opportunity to observe	Basic membership in professional associations	Two or more memberships in different professional associations	Team leader in a professional association	Demonstrates key leadership in the professional associations	Provide leadership role in the professional association

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