1. Of the eight HCM competencies listed below, which competencies did you feel was most important for yourself and those you observed during your internship?
2. Which competency did you find yourself using the most during your internship?

Health Care Management Program Competencies:

Through coursework, students need to achieve 8 competencies for health care managers as defined by theHealthcareLeadership Alliance, the American College ofHealthcareExecutives and the Metropolitan State University of Denver Health Care Management Program:

Knowledge ofhealthcare- Explains the delivery of health care services, and describes the structure, identifies key issues, appraises trends, and examines regulations health care industry

Business/management skills- Applies management principles of human resources, finance, law, strategic planning and information technology

Oral communications - Creates purposeful presentations and demonstrates effective delivery

Written communications- Prepares carefully researched and documented work which is grammatically, organizationally, and conceptually aligned with the assignment given

Teamwork- Works collaboratively towards goals, displays respectful interactions, and exhibits sufficient quality and quantity of contribution

Professionalism- Exhibits the attitude and demeanor of professionals in the field; is prepared, punctual, and positive; demonstrates ethical behaviors and acceptance diversity

Critical thinking- Assembles information, analyzes data, evaluates facts and perspectives and formulates a supported point of view and conclusions

Personal growth and development- Demonstrates personal accountability, manages time, investigates opportunities, interested in learning and professional development