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Students will have access to up-to-date coding and chart management lab software 24/7, and the opportunity for professional practice experience, including two practicum. Graduates of this CAHIIM accredited program will be prepared to take AHIMA's national RHIT certification exam.

Graduates of the Health Information Technology Associate Degree Program will be able to:

• Perform complex clinical coding tasks
• Support healthcare data analysis and management using applications software
• Analyze and manage healthcare data
• Use principles of life sciences and information technology to implement and evaluate solutions to healthcare information technology problems

Courses in the Health Information Technology AS Degree program include:

• Introduction to Health Services and Information Systems
• Health Information Fundamentals Practicum
• Legal and Regulatory Issues in Health Information
• Health Insurance and Reimbursement
• Data Applications and Healthcare Quality with Lab
• Health Information Processes with Lab

The HIM BS program offers students a foundation in business and management as well as technology and health. Some of the positions available with a bachelor's degree include HIM Department Director, Health Information System Manager, Chief Privacy Officer, Clinical Data Specialist, Information Security Manager and Product Marketing Specialist. Graduates are eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIA Certification exam.

Degree Completion Available: Save time and money with transfer credits. If you've already earned college credits or have graduated with an associate degree, DeVry University will work with you to apply qualifying transfer credits--up to 92 credits hours--towards your BS in HIM.

Courses in the Health Information Management BS Degree program include:

• Advanced Classification Systems
• Healthcare Statistics and Research
• Healthcare Data Security and Privacy
• Health Information Financial Management
• Management of Health Information Functions and Services
• Healthcare Total Quality Management

DeVry University offers a degree in Computer Information Systems with a specialization in Health Information Systems. DeVry students in this degree program are taught to broaden their specialized healthcare applications that both improve patient care and make healthcare more efficient. With growing investment by healthcare organizations in technology and the government's growing interest in electronic health records, a degree in computer information systems that's focused in healthcare will give you some of the strongest career opportunities in today's economy.

DeVry University will help you master some of the current technologies and best practices, including picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPPA) and Health Level Seven (HL7), you will be prepared to integrate equipment as well as to develop and support electronic health records applications in hospitals and medical offices nationwide.

This program is also available in over 90 locations in the following States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Courses in the CIS/Health Information Systems BS Degree program include:

• Health Information Systems I
• Health Information Systems II
• Advanced Database
• Organizational Process Analysis
• Data Privacy and Security

With an aging population and evolving regulatory guidelines, demand for knowledgeable professionals in the healthcare industry is growing. Earn your business degree with a specialization in Health Services Management, and become a qualified leader with necessary business and management skills who can handle all aspects of running a medical facility. There are a wide range of exciting careers in health services management, including assistant department head, assistant hospital administrator, or management positions in residential care facilities and practitioners' offices.

This program is also available in over 90 locations in the following States: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, NV, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.

Courses in the Health Services Management BBA Degree Program include:

• Health Services Information Systems
• Health Services Finance
• Healthcare Policy
• Managed Care and Health Insurance
• Planning and Marketing for Health Services Organizations

• Over 75 Years as a Leader in Technology Based Education
• Regionally Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC/NCA)
• Online, Campus, and Blended Formats Available
• CAHIIM Accredited
• Financial Assistance: Military, Loans, Scholarships
• Generous Credit Transfer Policy
• More than 90% of DeVry graduates system-wide in the active job market are employed in their field of study within 6 months of graduation

Graduates with HIT training understand the healthcare system and how to communicate well within a team setting. Graduates will be able to perform medical coding and billing, analyze data, use and understand scanning technology, navigate an electronic health record, manage a file room, and release medical information under appropriate circumstances. The program offers a virtual lab designed to give you first-hand experience working in real-world scenarios with professional practicum. The curriculum also covers the most relevant healthcare industry standards, including medical coding and EMR.

Courses in the Health Information Technology AAS Degree program include:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
• Ambulatory Care Coding
• Intro to Health Information Management
• Medical Insurance and Billing
• Quality Analysis and Management
• Pathology
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Medical Coding Practicum
• Healthcare Information Technologies

Rasmussen College will cover the application fee for the AHIMA RHIT exam for graduates of the online HIT program. This is a savings of $229 (AHIMA member) or $299 (non-member).

The Health Information Management Bachelor`s degree can prepare you to successfully manage regulatory, confidentiality, and electronic medical records (EMR) issues within the healthcare industry, while also teaching strong technological and project management skills. This Bachelor`s degree program offers flexible, advanced, and hands-on curriculum from instructors with industry experience. The fully-online HIM courses cover the most current health information management technologies, improve your critical thinking, and develop your management skills. Rasmussen's Bachelor's degree also offers unique and comprehensive instruction that prepares you to manage a technologically-advanced system. Plus, the two professional practices provide you with direct industry experience that allow you to not only gain first-hand real-world professional experience, but also network with current health information management professionals.

Courses in the Health Information Management BS program include:

• Health Information Management Systems
• Electronic Health Record Application
• Healthcare Statistics
• Advanced Healthcare Law and Ethics
• Health Data Management

The Medical Administration Associate`s degree can prepare you to become a healthcare professional who can eliminate the confusion and frustration surrounding healthcare regulations, billing, and processes for your patients, while creating a smooth-functioning medical facility. The Associate`s degree offers advanced and thorough curriculum to fully prepare you to succeed. Rasmussen's industry-experienced instructors understand the intricacies of a smooth-functioning medical office and work one-on-one with you to develop your professional organizational skills. As a Medical Administration Associate's degree student at Rasmussen College, you also have a flexible course schedule that allows you to complete your degree on campus, online, or a combination of both formats.

Courses in the Medical Administration AAS Degree program include:

• Computer Information Systems
• Structure and Function of the Human Body
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Transcription
• Pathology
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Keyboarding

The Medical Administration Diploma can help develop your foundational medical administration skills while incorporating the knowledge you need to enter the field as a medical administrator, medical secretary, medical administrative assistant, or scheduler. This Diploma offers advanced and thorough curriculum to fully prepare you to succeed. Plus, Rasmussen's industry-experienced instructors understand the intricacies of a smooth-functioning medical office and work one-on-one with you to develop your professional organizational skills. As a Medical Administration Diploma student at Rasmussen College, you also have a flexible course schedule that allows you to complete your degree on campus, online, or a combination of both formats.

Courses in the Medical Administration Diploma program include:

• Computer Information Systems
• Structure and Function of the Human Body
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Transcription
• Pathology
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Keyboarding

The Pharmacy Technician Certificate can help start your pharmacy technician career in as little as nine months so you can quickly help patients live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. The Certificate offers top-tier curriculum available fully online so you can complete your degree on a schedule that works for your busy life. Rasmussen's instructors are seasoned industry professionals who understand the first-hand experience you need to be successful in helping pharmacists provide safe and effective medication therapy. Instructors also work to prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam and further develop your professional patient interaction skills so you enter the workforce fully prepared to succeed.

Students in Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Dakota, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Washington are not currently eligible for enrollment in the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program.

Courses in the Pharmacy Technician Certificate program include:

• Medical Terminology
• Medical Law & Ethics
• Pathophysiology
• Pharmacology for the Allied Health Professional
• Pharmacy Math and Dosages
• Pharmacy Software / Automation / Insurance Billing
• Unit Dose and Medication Preparation

• Over 110 Years of Education Excellence
• CAHIIM Accredited
• One of Only 3% of Private, Career-Focused, Colleges to Earn Regional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Free virtual tutoring , extensive online library resources and 24/7 technical support
• Outstanding Career Assistance for Students and Alumni
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Grants, Scholarships

Graduates of the HIT AAS program may:

• Abstract health records and compile reports on health care services
• Assign code numbers to diagnoses and procedures for indexing health data and processing bills
• Answer legal, government, insurance, and other inquiries for patient health information
• Organize, analyze, and evaluate health record content for completeness and accuracy
• Review and evaluate health records to assist with meeting accreditation guidelines
• Release patient information in accordance with applicable laws
• Supervise human resources

The curriculum emphasizes:

• Processing, maintaining, compiling, and reporting health information data for patient care, reimbursement, facility planning, marketing, risk management, quality assessment, and research
• Medical coding and abstracting procedures
• Supervisory and legal aspects of health information
• Professional behaviors and problem solving
• The use of computers in these areas

Courses in the Health Information Technology AAS Degree program include:

• Automation of Health Care
• Reimbursement Methodologies
• Health Care Delivery and Information Management
• Medical Coding I and II
• Anatomy and Physiology I and II
• Health Information Externship

Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management. As a graduate, you may be well equipped to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree. Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program blends flexible online coursework with valuable on-ground administrative experience. As part of the curriculum, you will be required to complete an externship at an approved health care facility.

The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration could help prepare you to serve as a health care professional and to pursue supervisory roles industry wide. The program is designed to help you:

• Understand the principles and practices of health care regarding administration, management, law, economics, and policy.
• Study to attain skills and knowledge to handle health care-related research, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Apply management principles toward team building and collaborative decision making.
• Consider the forces that are impacting today's health delivery systems when making health care management decisions.
• Analyze and uphold the professional, ethical, and legal standards of health care administration.

Courses in the Healthcare Administration BS Degree program include:

• Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement
• Information Technology and Systems for Health Care
• Research Methods for Health Sciences
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Finance for Health Care
• Organization and Management for Health Care
• Finance for Health Care
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Development for Health Care

The Kaplan University master's degree in health care administration could help prepare you to seek leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations. Kaplan University's Master of Health Care Administration program blends flexible online coursework with valuable on-ground administrative experience. As part of the graduate curriculum, you will be required to complete an externship at an approved health care facility.

The Kaplan University master's degree in health care administration could help prepare you to seek leadership and management positions in governmental, nonprofit, and private organizations. The program is designed to help you:

• Compare theoretical health care principles essential to leadership positions.
• Design effective strategies based on leadership and management concepts within the health care industry.
• Assess the impact economics, ethics, professional standards, and the law have on health care administration.
• Develop policies and programs to address health care industry concerns.
• Analyze statistical and financial methods in order to evaluate health care practices.

Courses in the Healthcare Administration MHA Degree program include:

• Organizational Development for Health Care
• Leadership in Health Care
• Health Care Finance and Economics
• Health Law
• Human Resources for Health Care Managers
• Health Care Statistics
• Health Care Operations and Quality Assessment
• Health Policy

• Accreditations from leading associations, such as CAHIIM, BACB, CNSS, CAAHEP, NAACLS, CODA, CCNE
• Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Online Programs are 100% Online, No On-Campus Requirements
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Scholarships

Graduates of the HIM Associate of Science program will be prepared to perform functions such as organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating health information; compiling various administrative and health statistics; coding diseases, operations, procedures and therapies; maintaining and using health information indexes; creating disease data registries; facilitating storage and retrieval of health data; utilizing computerized health data; and controlling the use and release of health information. Graduates of the program may find employment in acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, clinics, nursing homes, physician’s offices, home health care, insurance companies, and health departments.

Courses in the Health Information Technology AS Degree program include:

• Medical Terminology for Clinical Studies
• Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology
• Health Records
• Essentials of Pharmacology
• Outpatient Coding and Reimbursement
• Human Disease, Diagnosis, and Treatment
• Inpatient Coding
• Health Data Management
• Fundamentals of Healthcare Quality Management
• Healthcare Information Systems
• Management Principles of Health Professionals

The primary objective of the Associate in Science in Health Administration program is to prepare students for entry level management positions in a variety of healthcare settings and to provide the students with a firm foundation for the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program. The program emphasizes not only the quantitative skills such as coding and financial management, but also provides the student with the fundamental knowledge of the health sciences along with the administrative knowledge to begin their careers in healthcare. 

Courses in the Health Administration AS Degree program include:

• Introduction to Healthcare Services
• Medical Terminology
• Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology I
• Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology II
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Essentials of Pharmacology
• Human Disease, Diagnosis & Treatment
• Medical Office Coding & Reimbursement
• Finance and Practice Management

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration is to provide interested students a quality undergraduate program in health administration and management through an innovative curriculum. The program strives to offer an outstanding experience for adult learners to engage in active learning to enhance their knowledge of the business of healthcare in today’s society. Graduates of the program will be prepared to fulfill management and leadership roles and responsibilities in a variety of healthcare fields.

The program is developed around a core curriculum of required courses within healthcare, along with a series of liberal arts courses to assure the broadest based educational experience for the student. Students have the opportunity to select from an approved list of elective courses to complete their degree.

The course work is provided in three formats. The first represents the standard class attendance and traditional methods of instruction. The second method is identified as a grouping of three courses each fifteen week term with required extensive outside study as preparation to comprehensive in-class development of the material. The student must commit to the entire program for a minimum of 15 week terms, and must complete and pass all three courses each term or repeat the entire term. The third format is a totally online program of study.

In order for students to begin the health administration component of the program, they must have completed an associate degree or completed 60 semester college credit hours from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Each student is expected to present a course in English Composition or its equivalent, six to eight academic credit hours of math and knowledge of computer applications as evidenced by the student’s transcripts.

Courses in the Health Administration BS Degree program include:

• Unites States Healthcare System
• The Healthcare Professional as Manager
• Human Resource Management in Healthcare
• Issues and Trends in Healthcare
• Healthcare Regulation and Law
• Healthcare Policy
• Financial Management in Health Services
• 21st Century Leadership in Healthcare
• Research Methods in Healthcare

• CAHIIM Accredited
• Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
• Online Programs are 100% Online, No Campus Visits Required
• Private, Not-for-Profit
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Scholarships

Through a student-centered, performance-based curriculum, the AHIMA Domains, Subdomains, and Tasks are utilized to prepare students for a career in health information technology, a profession in which employment is projected to grow faster than average.

The Health Information Technology AAS program will:

• Prepare learners to attain university core abilities and program learning outcomes by utilizing performance-based curriculum in a caring and supportive learning environment.
• Measure and assess student learning and implement improvements, as needed, to ensure high quality academic programs and services.
• Prepare learners to create plans for the pursuit of graduate studies and/or continuing professional development activities, membership in professional and community organizations, and a life of learning.
• Confirm that faculty members meet university qualifications guidelines, utilize effective and innovative teaching methods that promote academic excellence, and pursue opportunities for professional development.
• Monitor the needs of the program's community of interest and maintain the currency and relevancy of program curriculum through regular faculty and advisory committee meetings and academic program reviews.
• Achieve and maintain specialized program accreditation.

Graduates of the Health Information Technology program will:

• Apply healthcare laws, regulations, accreditation, licensure, certification standards, and ethics in the health information technology profession.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain health record content in paper or electronic mediums.
• Assign ICD-9-CM and CPT codes accurately on inpatient and outpatient records.
• Apply healthcare billing and reimbursement processes for inpatient and outpatient encounters.
• Apply quality management, utilization management, risk management, and healthcare vital statistics in the health information technology profession.
• Create a professional development plan to achieve and maintain certification.
• Show proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
• Comply with CAHIIM APAR (Annual Program Assessment Report) requirements
• Score at or above the national average on all RHIT examination competencies.

Courses in the Health Information Technology AAS Degree program include:

• Health Information Systems
• Healthcare Data Quality and Management
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Health Information Management and Supervision
• Medical Terminology

Graduates of the program will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in the fundamental information technology skills required to provide user support.
• Administer a computer-based information systems designed support information assets in the healthcare industry.
• Apply ethical decision-making models appropriate in the healthcare business environment.

The Healthcare Coding program will prepare student to become coding professionals in the healthcare workplace, accurately converting disease, injury and procedure descriptions documented in patient records into numeric or alphanumeric codes using coding manuals and encoder software. These codes assist in securing reimbursement for physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers. Healthcare organizations also use coded data for quality management, planning, marketing, and other administrative and research activities. To ensure the highest quality coding education, NAU is currently pursuing program accreditation through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to prepare program graduates for the certification examination to become Certified Coding Associates (CCA). Should you decide to further your education, this program will easily transfer into NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology.

The Healthcare Coding program will:

• Provide students with an opportunity to develop coding skills through the practices of coding and interpretation of health records.
• Provide a balanced focus on coding in a physician's office and acute care setting for both inpatient and outpatient coding.
• Provide students with the capabilities to identify the importance of coding documentation and its impact on reimbursement.
• Provide students with an understanding of the ethical and regulatory issues in coding practices.
• Provide students with the necessary background in health record content, medical terminology, and disease process.
• Provide students with the necessary skills to develop oral and written communication skills.

The graduates of the program will:

• Demonstrate knowledge of standardized terminology, nomenclature, classification systems, and clinical vocabularies.
• Apply understanding of clinical classification systems and clinical vocabularies that support the collection and retrieval of health information.
• Recognize the common use and apply the coding process for the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS), and Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding systems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the history, purpose, structure, content, and uses of coding methodologies.
• Demonstrate a foundational knowledge in the accurate use of encoding software.
• Apply knowledge of fraud and abuse of coding practices and compliance program for unethical practices.
• Demonstrate the importance of quality clinical data and coded information.
• Demonstrate an understanding of coding within the reimbursement and billing processes.
• Show proficiency in written and oral communication.

Courses in the Healthcare Coding Diploma program include:

• Introduction to Health Information Management
• ICD Coding with Lab
• CPT Coding with Lab
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Medical Terminology

The Health Care Management degree completion program is designed to provide working professionals with the necessary skills to become effective managers and leaders in the fast growing health care industry. The admission requirements for this program include a balance of previous education and work experience to assure your success in this area of study. As a graduate, you can expect to find career opportunities in management positions within the diverse health care field or within their own area of clinical/professional expertise.

The Health Care Management BS Degree program will:

• Provide students with a fundamental knowledge of health care accounting, marketing, finance, law, management/supervision, and health care perspectives needed for managerial positions in the health care industry.
• Develop students' capabilities in research, and current technology, for application and use in data collection, and business analysis as it applies to health care.
• Provide students with the opportunity to develop their oral and written business communication skills.
• Provide students with the tools for critical thinking to enable them to analyze problems by identifying and evaluating alternative solutions to problem solving.
• Involve students in teamwork/leadership development through participation in classroom and/or online discussion groups, assignments, written papers, and learning activities.
• Provide students with an understanding of professional and personal ethics and its application within the health care business environment.
• Measure key student learning outcomes, and identify and implement opportunities for improvement.

Courses in the Healthcare Management BS Degree program include:

• Essentials of Managed Care
• Health Information Systems
• Healthcare Policy and Ethics
• Healthcare Law
• Regulatory Environment in Health Care

The Medical Staff Services Management (MSSM) degree is designed to prepare graduates to work in a hospital or health care facility as a credentialing expert. A certified MSSM is qualified to become an integral part of health care administration that would be responsible for: managing compliance, adherence to government regulations, credentialing of staff, operations management (staffing, budgets, database administration, etc.), continuing education, and upholding organizational policies, procedures, and regulations. The coursework for the MSSM program helps prepare you for the Certified Professional in Medical Services Management or the Certified Professional Credentialing Specialist examinations which are recognized as the standard in the medical services profession and are a symbol of excellence within the industry. Earning these credentials signifies that you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today's complex medical credentialing environment.

The Medical Staff Services Management AAS Degree program will:

• Provide students with an overview of medical staff services administration, accreditation and regulatory compliance, management of credentialing processes, privileging, risk management, medical staff law, medical terminology, peer review and information management.
• Develop students' knowledge and skills in project management, critical thinking, problem-solving and current technology required in the credentialing process.
• Involve students in teamwork and leadership development through participation in classroom and on-line activities.
• Prepare graduates to continue their education at the bachelor's and graduate levels.

Courses in the Medical Staff Services Management AAS Degree program include:

• Quality Improvement and Risk Management
• Healthcare Law
• Medical Terminology
• Medical Staff Management I, II, III
• Essentials of Pathophysiology I, II

• CAHIIM Accredited
• Regionally Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Online Asynchronous Format, No On-Campus Requirements
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Scholarships

Potential job titles might include, but are not limited to, HIM director, coding supervisor, data quality manager, consultant, patient information coordinator, project manager, HIM college instructor, HIM manager, privacy officer, and compliance director.

Upon completion of their program, students should be able to:

• Manage patient health records including data structure, content, and standards.
• Maintain organizational compliance with regulations, accreditation, licensure, and certification standards.
• Implement and manage software applications and processes for all areas relating to health information management.
• Understand the national health information initiatives that impact healthcare delivery systems, clinical classification systems, and reimbursement methodologies.
• Organize and coordinate facility-wide quality management and performance improvement programs.
• Develop and implement organization-wide confidentiality and privacy policies and procedures.
• Implement process engineering and project management techniques to ensure efficient workflow and appropriate outcomes.
• Effectively manage human resources to facilitate staff recruitment, retention, and supervision while ensuring compliance with employment laws.
• Apply principles of research methodologies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of healthcare statistics, financial management, and accounting principles.
• Think critically at a conceptual level and by using mathematical analysis as well as the scientific method; write and speak effectively; use basic computer applications; and understand human behavior in the context of the greater society in a culturally diverse world.

Courses in the Health Information Management BS Degree program include:

• Principles of Health Information Management
• Health Care Data
• Health Care Database Design and Security
• Research Methodologies
• Epidemiology and Applied Health Care Statistics
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Medical Personnel Management
• HIM Capstone

Save time and money with transfer credits. If you've already earned college credits or have graduated with an associate degree, Herzing University will work with you to apply qualifying transfer credits--up to 93 credits hours--towards your BS in HIM.

The goal of the medical billing and insurance coding diploma program is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as extensive training in anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other healthcare facility.

At 45 credits, the diploma takes approximately 12-18 months to complete. Career opportunities for Diploma graduates include Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coder, and Insurance Claims Analyst. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to sit for the AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam.

Upon completion of their program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate ability to use knowledge attained to create clerical documents used in medical facilities.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, disease process, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology to analyze medical records and assign codes.
• Apply knowledge of ICD and CPT format, instructional notations, conventions, and inpatient and outpatient guidelines to assign codes and classify diagnoses and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of payor billing and reimbursement, the prospective payment system, and fraud and abuse issues.
• Select appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for billing purposes.

Courses in the Medical Billing and Insurance Coding Diploma program include:

• Medical Business Operations
• Medical Terminology
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• Medical Billing and Insurance Procedures
• Diagnosis Coding
• Procedure Coding
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Internship

This Medical Billing and Insurance Coding Associate program builds upon the core courses of MBIC Diploma program by incorporating the general education requirements required for this level of degree. The goal of this program is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as extensive training in anatomy, physiology, the disease processes, and medical terminology. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic, physician's office, or other healthcare facility.

The Associate is 65 credits and can be completed in 16-24 months. Careers for graduates of the Associate Degree program are similar to the diploma, however Associate Degree graduates will have greater bargaining potential when seeking employment and promotional opportunities within the Medical Billing and Insurance Coding field. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to sit for the AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam.

Upon completion of their program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate ability to use knowledge attained to create clerical documents used in medical facilities.
• Read and understand medical documentation, identify diagnoses and procedures, and ensure that documentation supports the diagnosis and procedures performed.
• Apply knowledge of medical terminology, the disease process, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology to analyze medical records and assign codes.
• Apply knowledge of ICD and CPT format, instructional notations, conventions, and inpatient and outpatient guidelines to assign codes and classify diagnoses and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of payor billing and reimbursement, the prospective payment system, and fraud and abuse issues.
• Select appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for billing purposes.
• Think critically, both conceptually and by using mathematical analysis; write and speak effectively; use basic computer applications; and understand human behavior in the context of the greater society

Courses in the Medical Billing and Insurance Coding AS Degree program include:

• Medical Business Operations
• Medical Terminology
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• Medical Billing and Insurance Procedures
• Diagnosis Coding
• Procedure Coding
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Internship

The Medical Office Administration Program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and academic knowledge for entry- level office positions in the healthcare industry. Career opportunities may be in areas such as the medical office or clinic, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare office settings. The program also includes a comprehensive general education curriculum, preparing students for future career advancement opportunities.

The Associate can be completed in 16–24 months. Careers for graduates of the Associate Degree program are similar to the diploma, however Associate Degree graduates will have greater bargaining potential when seeking employment and promotional opportunities within the Healthcare Administration field.

Upon completion of their program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge attained to create clerical documents used in medical or healthcare facilities.
• Apply legal concepts to medical practice.
• Communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of billing and reimbursement.
• Apply the knowledge from the general education curriculum in context of society as a whole.
• Think critically, both conceptually and by using mathematical analysis; write and speak effectively; use basic computer applications; and understand human behavior in the context of the greater society.

Courses in the Medical Office Administration AS Degree program include:

• Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals
• Database Applications
  
• Keyboarding
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• Insurance Claims, Processing and Adjudication
• Healthcare Systems and Operations
  
• Ethics and Health Information Management
• Internship

The Diploma in Medical Office Administration online program is comprised solely of the core courses required for individuals seeking entry-level employment in the field of Health Care Administration. At 39 credits, the diploma takes approximately 12-16 months to complete. Career opportunities for Diploma graduates include Medical Office Specialist, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Records Clerk, Medical Secretary, and Admitting Clerk.

Upon completion of their program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to use knowledge attained to create clerical documents used in medical and healthcare facilities.
• Apply legal concepts to medical practice.
• Communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, and providers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of billing and reimbursement.

Courses in the Medical Office Administration Diploma program include:

• Medical Business Operations
• Medical Office Procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• Medical Billing and Insurance Procedures
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Computers and Application Software
• Database Applications
• Internship

Graduates of Herzing Online’s Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management degree program will not only master the core health sciences, general education requirements, and specialize in a specific area of healthcare (such as medical coding, medical assisting, and medical office administration) they will also possess a solid understanding of business and management principles and how those are applied to the healthcare field.

Upon completion of their program, the student should be able to:

• Understand the principles and practices of healthcare regarding management, law, finance, information systems, epidemiology, and statistics.
• Apply management principles toward team building and collaborative decision-making.
• Identify current and future trends in the healthcare industry for operational and strategic planning.
• Effectively manage human resources in a healthcare setting.
• Apply knowledge of quality management and performance improvement techniques./li>
• Formulate strategic and operational business solutions typically encountered in the healthcare environment.
• Uphold the professional, ethical, and legal standards of healthcare management.
• Apply project management techniques in the implementation of healthcare information systems.
• Utilize industry-standard accounting principles to analyze financial information for operational and strategic objectives.
• Maintain organizational compliance with all laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and licensure requirements.
• Think critically at a conceptual level and by using mathematical analysis as well as the scientific method; write and speak effectively; use basic computer applications; and understand human behavior in the context of the greater society in a culturally diverse world.

Potential entry-level management positions for graduates of this program depend on the discipline of the associate’s degree used as the foundation for the degree but might include areas such as medical office manager, human resource representative, patient care services, nursing administration, planning and development, medical staff representative, finance, government relations, information systems, and materials management.

Courses in the Health Care Management BS Degree program include:

• Healthcare Human Resource Management
• Management of Patient Records
• Current Issues in Healthcare
• Healthcare Quality
• Epidemiology and Applied Healthcare Statistics
• Healthcare Information Systems

The Healthcare Management concentration builds upon the core MBA business and management courses to provide specialized knowledge and expertise in modern healthcare issues, trends and tools, and their applications. Students will receive in-depth instruction in legal, ethical and compliance issues; healthcare finance; managed healthcare and insurance company operations; and the different types of healthcare service systems in the United States.

Graduates of the Health Care Management MBA program should be able to:

• Understand healthcare as an industry and the various types of organizations that are active within it
• Recognize opportunities for development of healthcare services and the resources each will require
• Lead, motivate, and strategize with staff and community members of diverse cultural, educational and socio-economic backgrounds
• Analyze financial data
• Remain current on issues and innovations affecting the healthcare industry
• Mediate disputes and objectively consider solutions to problems without personal bias or prejudice
• Determine the personnel and resource needs of a healthcare organization
• Establish a professional network and identify resources for continued learning on effective management in a healthcare setting
• Direct departments and personnel toward meeting the unified goal of providing for a community’s healthcare needs
• Facilitate inter-departmental planning and strategy sessions
• Apply critical-thinking and problem-solving techniques to administrative issues
• Market the facility to the community and community leaders

Upon completion of this degree, graduates will have gained knowledge applicable to careers in healthcare finance, administration, marketing, policy and information management. Graduates of MBA programs with a Healthcare Management emphasis have transitioned from clinical practice to administrative roles, been promoted to a management or supervisory position in their current department, or moved to a larger department or organization with more opportunity for advancement.

Sample career titles include:

• Healthcare Administrator
• Healthcare Manager
• Program Director
• Controller
• Chief Executive Officer
• Chief Operations Officer
• Director of Development
• Compliance Officer

Courses in the Health Care Management MBA Degree program include:

• Healthcare Public Policy and Corporate Compliance
• Health Insurance and Managed Care
• Medical Terminology
• Healthcare Administration
• Healthcare Information Management

• CAHIIM Accredited
• Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Online Asynchronous Format, No On-Campus Requirements
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Scholarships

This program is for experienced healthcare, health information, or IT professionals seeking an affordable online bachelor’s degree and IT certifications to work in the high-demand field of health informatics.

The CAHIIM accredited B.S. in Health Informatics prepares learners to become designers and developers of health informatics and information systems for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The program equips students with a combination of healthcare and IT skills and includes two IT certifications as part of the curriculum.

This program is for:

• Healthcare professionals who want to develop IT skills to move into health informatics.
• Health information professionals who want to gain expertise in health informatics.
• Information technology (IT) professionals who want to move into health informatics.
• Motivated individuals who are seeking a career that combines expertise in healthcare, IT, and business.

Like all WGU programs, progress in this degree is measured by passing challenging assessments. Some assessments in this program are actual IT industry certification exams. Thus, as part of the program, students will study and complete the following certification exams (which are all included in tuition-a huge cost savings for students):

• CompTIA A+ (2009 Objectives)
• CIW v5 Database Design Specialist

Courses in the Health Informatics BS Degree program include:

• Healthcare Eco Systems
• Healthcare Informatics
• Legal and Ethical Considerations in Healthcare
• Coding and Reimbursement Methodologies
• Planning and Implementing Public Healthcare Systems
• Computing Fundamentals - Hardware
• Computing Fundamentals - Software
• Database I

WGU's Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Eligibility for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Credential:
Graduates of WGU's B.S. in Health Informatics program are eligible to apply for the AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialing exam.

• CAHIIM Accredited
• Regionally Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Online Asynchronous Format, No On-Campus Requirements
• Among the Lowest Online Tuitions
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Scholarships

Courses are scheduled in two seven-week periods per semester to allow you to focus your studies on one course at a time and in six semesters. Below is the course of study prescribed for the BS degree.

There is a senior capstone/practicum course, which provides students the opportunity to integrate knowledge, skills and behaviors, and professional attributes acquired throughout the curriculum and are necessary to the practice of Health Information Management. The Practicum experience will be performed under the guidance of a HIM professional.

The Health Information Management BS Degree program covers topics such as:

• Health Data Management
• Clinical Data Management
• Applied Reimbursement Methods
• Computer Systems in Healthcare
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
• Quality Management and Performance Improvement
• Electronic Health Records
• Clinical Terminologies and Classification Systems

The mission of the University of Cincinnati Master of Health Administration program (MHA) is to provide a high quality, graduate degree program to students who may not have access to traditional education opportunities with a high quality, individualized curriculum in health care administration and management. This professional degree program will prepare students to assume health care leadership roles within health care organizations and institutions, health care systems and teams.

Based upon the mission of this program, the goals for the program are :

• To allow students whose professional and personal situations, such as location, employment and other factors, to learn in a manner consistent with their needs through the use of an asynchronous distance-learning model
• To educate MHA students in the knowledge, skills and competencies of health care leadership and management allowing them to build and advance in their chosen field
• To provide a value-driven and socially responsible educational experience which promotes leadership excellence through quality improvement, inter professional team development, cultural competency and the building and sustenance of healthy communities
• To stimulate a commitment to intellectual curiosity, life-long learning and innovation

• Accreditations from leading associations, such as NCATE, ISLLC, CNNE, ACNM, NAACLS, CAHIIM
• Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Top 100 public universities (U.S. News & World Report college rankings, 2012)
• Ranked 62nd among the Top 100 "elite values" in higher education (Money Magazine)
• Princeton Review: Best 366 Colleges (2007) University of Cincinnati is ranked by the Princeton Review among the top schools in the United States.
• Experienced staff at an institution that has provided distance education since 1984
• Innovative curriculum and a variety of multimedia delivery formats
• Competitive tuition to make education and advancement affordable
• Classified as a Doctoral/Research-Extensive University by the Carnegie Commission; one of only 151 in the nation of nearly 4,000 institutions of higher education
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Scholarships

UIC’s HIM program was designed to prepare graduates to take the prestigious Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam. The degree program provides skilled instruction in the management and use of information and information systems for health care planning and provision, resource allocation, and executive decision-making. We offer a two-year, full-time program or part-time program completed over three years. Both options have three start dates a year; fall, summer, and winter-spring.

The UIC Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management degree offers admission to individuals in good academic standing. Following completion of prerequisite and general education courses, students can complete the program in as little as 63 hours of professional coursework. A Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential is not required for admission. If a student has earned an RHIT credential, they can graduate in as few as 32 credit hours.

Courses in the Health Information BS Degree Completion program include:

• Health Data Structures and Management
• Principles of Health Information Management
• Analysis of Health Care Data
• Healthcare Financial Management
• Health Information Research
• Information Systems for Health Information Management

In this Health Informatics Master of Science Degree program, students will:

• Gain insight into the resources and methods required to optimize the use of information technology in the areas of nursing, clinical care, pharmacy, public health and medical research.
• Examine the use and application of health care data and learn how it's collected into Electronic Health Records (EHR).
• Examine health care information systems to discover how current information technology systems are used and implemented in health care organizations.
• Gain perspective on the dynamic role health information technology will play in the future of medical practice, nursing, and the healthcare industry as a whole.

Graduates will be prepared for a wide range of roles at mid-to-high management levels in the health care information setting. Based upon the mission of this program, the goals for the program are :

• To allow students whose professional and personal situations, such as location, employment and other factors, to learn in a manner consistent with their needs through the use of an asynchronous distance-learning model
• To educate MHA students in the knowledge, skills and competencies of health care leadership and management allowing them to build and advance in their chosen field
• To provide a value-driven and socially responsible educational experience which promotes leadership excellence through quality improvement, inter professional team development, cultural competency and the building and sustenance of healthy communities
• To stimulate a commitment to intellectual curiosity, life-long learning and innovation

Courses in the Health Informatics MS Degree program include:

• Health Care Data
• Information Sources in Biomedical & Health Information Sciences
• Health Care Information Systems
• Management of Health Care Communications Systems
• Health Information Systems Analysis and Design
• Social and Organizational Issues in Health Informatics

• Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Ranked in the top 4% of 4,000 colleges and universities in the US by U.S. News & World Report
• UIC's nursing school is ranked #11 in the country by U.S. News & World Report
• With over $290 million in research, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) faculty and researchers are on the cutting edge, from biomedicine to literature, from engineering to urban arts
• A premium tier 1 research institution
• An innovative curriculum that incorporates the latest ideas and technology
• A top-notch faculty with both research expertise and real-world clinical and industry experience
• Strong ties to Chicago's many clinical sites, professional associations, and Fortune 500 companies
• UIC's Health Informatics curriculum was the first in the country to focus on the social and organizational issues affecting health care IT
• Financial Aid Available: Loans, Grants, Scholarships, Military

The Associate of Arts degree curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration.

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration/Medical Records offers students a basic overview of medical records management practices. It also lays a foundation for further study in health care at the bachelor’s degree level. The concentration courses focus on medical terminology related to disease diagnosis and treatment, patient information management, and medical claims processing. In one course, software-based instruction simulates a variety of records management processes commonly found in medical facilities. This concentration provides foundation skills in medical record keeping. However, it does not lead to certification in medical coding practice or any other related practice.

Courses in the Health Care Administration / Medical Records AA program include:

• Patient Records: Keeping it Real
• Claims Preparation I: Clean Bills of Health
• Claims Preparation II: Footing the Bills
• Computerizing Medical Data: The Paper Chase Goes Techno

The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration with a concentration in Health Information Systems degree program will help you gain the skills to design, manage and secure health information systems and electronic records. The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) Program is designed to integrate a framework of general education courses with a health care curriculum that provides the graduate with the foundational knowledge needed to enter today’s challenging health industry.

Coursework includes content in some of the following areas- management, finance, legal and ethical parameters, human resources, and information systems. Upon completion of the core curriculum healthcare students have the opportunity to select a concentration that is designed to expand their professional opportunities. The Health Information Systems concentration is designed for individuals that want to work with information technology in health care. Focus is on database concepts as well as information network and system design.

Courses in the Health Administration / Health Information Systems BS Degree program include:

• Database Concepts
• Network and Telecommunications Concepts
• Systems Analysis & Design
• Information Systems Risk Management

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration provides the groundwork that will inform the rest of your educational journey and future career. Some topics include the language of health care, communication skills for the health care professional and the financial management of the healthcare industry. The curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration.

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration is the study of health care organizations, roles of health care workers, public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of health care. The current strengths, weaknesses, and challenges of the U.S. health care system are discussed. Students also critically examine the current state of health and disease, health care’s laws and ethics, the psychology of health, and financial operations of the health care system.

Courses in the Health Care Administration AA Degree program include:

• Communication Skills for the Health Care Professional
• Health and Diseases
• The Psychology of Health
• Financial Matters for Health Care Professionals

By earning the Associate of Arts in Information Technology with a Concentration in Information Technology Support, students build a foundation in IT support, including the basics of developing databases. You’ll start learning about managing information systems components and security, supporting personal computer applications, troubleshooting Internet access and security, identifying threats to network security, and much more. You’ll also develop sought-after critical-thinking skills and invaluable leadership abilities as well as participate in realistic scenarios. All courses are updated regularly to ensure real-world relevance and courses are taught by leaders in the field of information technology.

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Information Technology Support covers theory and practice to provide a foundation in hardware and software computer support. Online labs give students hands-on experience in hardware, software, networking, and security fundamentals.

Courses in the Information Technology Support AA Degree program include:

• Management of Information Systems
• Computer Hardware Fundamentals
• Computer Software Fundamentals
• Enterprise Computer Support

The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA) Program is designed to integrate a framework of general education courses with a health care curriculum that provides the graduate with the foundational knowledge needed to enter today’s challenging health industry. The BSHA curriculum focuses on the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified as relevant to an ever expanding and diverse health care arena.

Coursework includes content in some of the following areas: management, finance, legal and ethical parameters, human resources, and information systems. Upon completion of the core curriculum healthcare students have the opportunity to select a concentration that is designed to expand their professional opportunities.

The Health Management concentration is designed to expand the students’ health care management focus. Courses will include content in leadership theory, the legal and regulatory aspects in health care, facility planning, community health as well as an introduction to health care policy. In addition to the required course of study, students must satisfy General Education and Elective requirements to meet the 120 semester-credit minimums required for completion of the degree.

Courses in the Health Management BS Degree program include:

• Health Care Research Utilization
• Health Care Quality Management and Outcomes Analysis
• Legal Issues in Health Care: Regulation and Compliance
• Facility Planning

• Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Online Asynchronous Format, No On-Campus Requirements
• Among the Lowest Online Tuitions
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans, Scholarships

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts in Health Informatics degree program will be able to:

• Analyze the role of health informatics in health care delivery, administration, education, and research;
• Analyze the impact of technology on health care quality and service delivery;
• Examine the regulatory forces impacting the acquisition, storage, maintenance, and usage of health care data;
• Analyze components of health informatics systems;
• Examine issues and trends in health informatics;
• Examine emerging applications in health informatics; and
• Examine research in health informatics.

Courses in the Health Informatics BA Degree program include:

• Introduction to Health Care Informatics
• Electronic Medical Records
• IS Principles
• Programming Concepts
• Telecommunications & Networking Concepts
• Continuous Quality Monitoring & Accreditation

The Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration program features an interdisciplinary and integrated learning approach, and explores health administration, regulation and financing, health care planning and health policy. You will also delve into the social, political, ethical, legal, and economic factors contributing to the complexity of the U.S. health care system.

You will find a wealth of opportunities within the health care industry, which is experiencing significant growth. Use your experience and knowledge as a management professional with market-current knowledge and skills to seek a career in any of the following areas:

• Health care administration (non-clinical management, office staff, medical secretaries, non-clinical technicians)
• Hospital operations
• Health care human resources
• Health care strategy 
• Facilities management
• Medical information management
• Clinical research management

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration degree program will be able to:

• Examine the requirements of continued learning for health care professionals;
• Evaluate the contributions of volunteerism within the context of the health care delivery system;
• Explore the ramifications of cultural and social-demographic variables as they impact the delivery of health care;
• Demonstrate the integration of multi-disciplinary knowledge into the multiple perspectives of the US health care system; 
• Analyze the major financing systems of US health care services;
• Discuss the provision of health care services across the life span;
• Communicate the major forces driving change in the US health care system; and
• Analyze health care delivery’s outcome research.

Courses in the Health Care Administration BA Degree program include:

• The U. S. Health Care System
• Social Implications of Medical Issues
• Managing in Health and Human Services: An Interdisciplinary Approach
• Health Care Ethics and Medical Law
• Accounting Concepts for Healthcare Professionals
• Health Care Financing and Information Systems

Gain new perspectives on long-term care when you add the Long-Term Care Management specialization to your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration degree program. Discover the factors that influence consumer choices in long-term care.

The Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration program features an interdisciplinary and integrated learning approach, and explores health administration, regulation and financing, health care planning and health policy. You will also delve into the social, political, ethical, legal, and economic factors contributing to the complexity of the U.S. health care system.

You will find a wealth of opportunities within the health care industry, which is experiencing significant growth. Use your experience and knowledge as a management professional with market-current knowledge and skills to seek a career in any of the following areas:

• Health care administration (non-clinical management, office staff, medical secretaries, non-clinical technicians)
• Hospital operations
• Health care human resources
• Health care strategy 
• Facilities management
• Medical information management
• Clinical research management

Students who successfully complete the Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration degree program will be able to:

• Examine the requirements of continued learning for health care professionals;
• Evaluate the contributions of volunteerism within the context of the health care delivery system;
• Explore the ramifications of cultural and social-demographic variables as they impact the delivery of health care;
• Demonstrate the integration of multi-disciplinary knowledge into the multiple perspectives of the US health care system; 
• Analyze the major financing systems of US health care services;
• Discuss the provision of health care services across the life span;
• Communicate the major forces driving change in the US health care system; and
• Analyze health care delivery’s outcome research.

Courses in the Health Care Administration / Long Term Care BA Degree program include:

• Social Gerontology
• Cognitive Functioning in the Elderly
• Contemporary Issues in Aging
• Long-Term Care: The Consumer Perspective

The Master of Business Administration program offers graduate study of the functions and activities performed in profit-seeking as well as not-for-profit organizations. You will study with focus in areas such as operations, finance, marketing, accounting, and business strategy.

With the Health Care Administration Specialization added to your MBA degree, you will enjoy the confidence that comes from a greater understanding of health policy, economics, and program implementation. The Health Care Administration Specialization prepares you to assume leadership and management positions in healthcare organizations. You will increase interpersonal and organizational skills while developing a wide range of expertise in accounting, quality assurance, risk management, health policy, law, strategic planning, statistical analysis, and organizational management.

Students who successfully complete the Master of Business Administration degree program will be able to:

• Solve managerial problems using critical thinking skills and quantitative analysis; 
• Evaluate the moral and ethical principles practiced in the organizational setting; 
• Analyze the use of managerial and leadership skills used to develop productive teams; 
• Evaluate the influence of internal and external forces within organizations; 
• Research business information to support the decision making process; 
• Assess internal and external communication practices used in business; and 
• Analyze business opportunities and challenges from a global perspective.

Courses in the Health Care Administration MBA Degree program include:

• Principles of Health Care Administration
• Strategic Planning & Marketing in Health Care
• Health Care Capstone

• Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Online, Asynchronous Delivery
• Affordable Tuition
• Financial Aid Available: Military, Loans