MHA Competencies

Healthcare environment and community

(3 competencies)

HEC-1 Use needs assessments and environmental analyses tools in support of program and organizational development

HEC-2 Discuss, analyze and apply government policies, laws, and regulations that affect the health services delivery

HEC-3 Use health economic concepts to explain consumer and provider behavior

Healthcare organizations and performance

(4 competencies)

HOP-1 Propose and defend strategic approaches to operational effectiveness based on quantitative and qualitative considerations

HOP-2 – Understand the social determinants of health and how they can affect the design, delivery, and outcomes of programs and services

HOP-3 – Incorporate principles of change management, human resource management, and organizational culture to achieve desired goals

HOP-4 – Understand and articulate the role of health information systems for administrative and clinical functions that impact data integrity and patient care

Business analysis and techniques

(3 competencies)

BAT-1 – Apply project management techniques and systems-thinking to plan and manage initiatives involving resources, scope, and impact

BAT-2 – Assess and communicate financial metrics to optimize the financial performance of healthcare organizations

BAT-3 – Evaluate and make recommendations for continual improvement using data analytics and management tools

Leadership and professionalism

(4 competencies)

LP-1 – Create integrated solutions through effective team participation and member accountability

LP-2 – Demonstrate effective and appropriate oral and written communication skills

LP-3 –Continually assess individual strengths and weaknesses and engage in professional growth

LP-4 – Demonstrate professional behavior, values, and ethics throughout the curriculum

Competency attainment level review:

Level 1: Know / Understand: The student demonstrates beginning-level knowledge and/or basic skills of the competency.

 Level 2: Perform/ Complete: The student demonstrates intermediate-level knowledge, skills, and/or abilities related to this competency.

Level 3: Lead/ Teach: The student demonstrates mastery in terms of the knowledge, skill, or ability related to this competency.

(Revised AY 2026-27)