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Healthcare Administration Capstone Experience

HCA 499 Practicum: Internship/Capstone Project-based
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National University
National University
San Diego, California, United States
Team Riipen
Team Riipen
Administrator
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Timeline
  • June 11, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 13, 2025
    Check in with the employer
  • July 8, 2025
    Check-in with the employer 2
  • July 31, 2025
    Check in with the employer 3
  • August 8, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
2/4 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Data analysis Public health Healthcare Project management
Skills
project planning project management teamwork leadership data analysis timelines decision making professional communication
Learner goals and capabilities

This experience is designed for learners in the Healthcare Administration program to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in real-world settings. Participants will engage in a capstone project within a healthcare agency, allowing them to connect classroom concepts to practical applications. Learners will develop competencies in project management, teamwork, and leadership, while also enhancing their professional communication skills. This experience aims to prepare learners for entry-level administrative roles in healthcare organizations by providing hands-on exposure to the healthcare administration field.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner, Intermediate levels
13 learners
Project
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 4
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Comprehensive project plan outlining objectives, timelines, and resources
  • Data analysis report with actionable insights for healthcare decision-making
  • Strategic proposal addressing a specific healthcare administration challenge
  • Reflective report summarizing the capstone experience and lessons learned
  • Professional presentation of project outcomes and recommendations
Project timeline
  • June 11, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 13, 2025
    Check in with the employer
  • July 8, 2025
    Check-in with the employer 2
  • July 31, 2025
    Check in with the employer 3
  • August 8, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Developing a patient satisfaction improvement plan for a local clinic
  • Analyzing healthcare data to optimize resource allocation in a hospital department
  • Creating a marketing strategy for a new healthcare service in a community
  • Designing a staff training program to enhance operational efficiency
  • Evaluating the impact of a recent policy change on healthcare delivery
  • Implementing a quality improvement initiative in a healthcare facility
  • Conducting a needs assessment for a community health outreach program
  • Developing a risk management plan for a healthcare organization

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    Please provide a 1-2 page project description using the form that will be given to you after the request is sent. This includes an organization description and/or company background, an overview of your project scope, the expected project deliverables, and a primary contact person for the student group.  *
  • Q2 - Checkbox
    Projects are chosen by the students and not assigned by the instructor. There is a risk your requested project might already be filled.  *
  • Q3 - Checkbox
    Provide ongoing support and mentorship to students throughout the internship. Students will interact virtually with their primary contact no less than once a week.  *
  • Q4 - Checkbox
    After the initial student meeting, your student group will present a Project Scope document to you (and to the instructor). If their understanding of the scope aligns with your expectations, you will review and sign-off on it and the students will then design their research plan accordingly. *