HCA 493: HCA Practicum
Section: 1001

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
HCA 493 1001 3 (6 max credits) Houser Kurt Jun. 8, 2026 to Aug. 14, 2026 Open 51068

Description

Provides practical experience in local health services organizations. Students will be exposed to a variety of operational opportunities that will prepare them to work in the field of healthcare administration.

Prerequisites

HCA Major, Minimum 2.75 GPA +

Notes

Internship Coordinator approval is required to enroll in this course. To request approval, go to the pre-internship website at https://sites.google.com/unlv.edu/sph-internship-resources for pre-internship directions and requirements. Please submit your completed and signed Internship Project Proposal form to the link provided in step 5 of the website. After your internship project proposal is approved, you will receive permission to enroll at your Rebel Mail email address. For questions, please contact Bobbie Jo Trude at bobbie.trude@unlv.edu.

Additional student paid fees include, but are not limited to, background checks, drug screening, inoculation requirements, and/or other on-boarding actions prior to the start of the class. Please check with the SPH Internship Coordinator for precise information about individual site requirements.

Technical requirements for this course, purchased at the student's expense, include access to Wifi, computer (no chrome books), webcam, and microphone.
This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.
Summer Term registration policies are not the same as Spring and Fall. Failure to familiarize yourself with Summer Term registration policies and procedures may result in penalties. Courses must be dropped the business day prior to start date to avoid penalties. Visit the Summer Term website at summerterm.unlv.edu for complete registration and schedule information.
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