大专文凭
医疗管理
Online 大专文凭 Program
类开始
Jul 8th
16 Mo. 幸运28计划的长度 | 60 Credits |
Online Format | $515 每学分成本 |
大专文凭
医疗管理
Online 大专文凭 Program
Earn a 医疗管理 degree and become possible
| 认证 | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| 转移信用 | Up to 16 open healthcare credit electives; 45 total approved credits |
| Format | 100% online classes you can take right at home |
| QuickPaths | Direct pathway to Herzing's bachelor's in 医疗管理 degree program; transfer credit, 可叠起堆放的凭证, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing大学 |
满意度
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
满意度
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
Associate of Science in 医疗管理
The Associate of Science in 医疗管理 degree is a 60-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as a healthcare administrator.
The online degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in health policy, 解决冲突, 美国医疗保健系统, public and private 卫生保健供给, 还有更多.
注重职业发展课程
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
灵活的安排
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
虚拟服务
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, 支持服务, technical support and library services.
一生的支持
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
滚动招生
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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Curriculum
医疗管理 幸运28计划课程 & classes
Herzing大学's associate in 医疗管理 program provides students with a solid foundational understanding of the health care environment and knowledge necessary for entry-level administrative positions in healthcare.
Courses within the program provide a solid foundational knowledge unique to the healthcare environment, including basic medical terminology, health policies and procedures, and patient privacy rules.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Associate and Associate of Applied Science in 医疗管理 | 16 | 60 |
Program availability varies by location.
Required Healthcare Courses
所有课程，18.00 Semester 学分, are required.
开设选修课
最少16岁.00 semester 学分 of open healthcare or related electives is required. Selection or transfer of courses will be in consultation and with the approval of the student's academic advisor. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 16.00 semester 学分 may be made up with additional healthcare courses. Note: General education transfer credits are applied under general education.
General Education 需求
Students enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 24.00 semester 学分 in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for specific information about courses within each discipline. 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester 学分 of cultural diversity) 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences
Personal and Professional Development
2.00 semester 学分 are required.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the Associate of Science in 医疗管理 program is 每学分515美元.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing大学 and several national scholarship websites.
退伍军人，美国现役军人.S. 退伍, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
大专文凭 program enrollment prerequisites
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing大学 医疗管理 associate degree program include:
- Completion of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Meet and interview with a Herzing大学 admissions advisor
- Complete an enrollment application
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, 麻萨诸塞州, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, 新汉普郡, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, 北卡罗莱纳, 北达科他, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, 宾西法尼亚, 罗德岛州, 南卡罗来纳, 南达科塔州, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, 西维吉尼亚州, Wisconsin, Wyoming, 哥伦比亚特区, 和维尔京群岛.
类开始 July 8th
豁免报名费What can I do with a 医疗管理 degree?
“Health administration” covers many possible roles. Many job openings will require a bachelor’s or master’s degree. However, earning an associate degree will qualify you for many different entry-level administrative positions.
A sampling of job titles for this program include:
- Administrative Support Specialist
- Administrative Coordinator
- Medical Secretary / Administrative Assistant
- Patient Service Representative
- 业务助理
How can I advance my career? Our associate degree in 医疗管理 offers you a foundation for further career advancement should you decide to follow a pathway to Herzing's Bachelor of Science in 医疗管理 program. Beyond this, you may also continue into our MBA program.
Job outlook
As the demand for skilled healthcare professionals continues to grow, administrative support positions are expected to rise over the next decade.
根据 Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical secretaries is projected to increase by 7% from 2022-2032, faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.*
Position yourself best to qualify for entry-level positions in the growing field of 医疗管理 by earning an associate degree in less than 2 years.
常见 Questions
The benefits of working in health administration include:
- You can work in many different settings, 包括医院, 医疗诊所, 长期护理机构, 医生的办公室, insurance companies and government agencies.
- 职业流动性高, as your versatile skillset is applicable in many different environments and gives you more choice in pursuing your career path.
- 这个领域正在发展, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics 估计一个 28% increase in employment for medical and health services managers from 2022-2032.*
- You can help people get better, but you don’t necessarily need to be directly involved in patient care and treatment.
No, you will need more than an associate degree in 医疗管理 to apply for certification.
To become eligible for certifications you will need to earn a bachelor’s degree in 医疗管理. After obtaining your bachelor’s degree, these certifications include:
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) from GoLeanSixSigma
- Certified Specialist in Managed Care (CSMC) through Healthcare Financial Mgmt Associations (HFMA)
Yes! Given the expected increase in job opportunities now is a great time to go back to school and begin earning the education you need to compete for those positions. We exist to help you reach your highest career goals – and earning an undergraduate degree is a huge first step!
Healthcare administrative work settings include hospitals, 医生的办公室, nursing and residential care facilities, 门诊护理中心, insurance companies and government agencies. Administrators typically work alongside medical personal in an office environment.
Health administration covers a wide variety of different positions, from entry level roles to management-oriented roles, titles including “Hospital Administrator” or “Practice Administrator.” Because of this, pay can vary widely.
根据 Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical secretaries/administrative assistants earn an average salary of $43,380 per year ($20.85 per hour). This estimate does not represent entry-level/starting pay. Average pay varies based on level of experience, education and state of employment.*
As a healthcare administrator, your day-to-day tasks may vary. They could include meetings, communications (either written or verbal), and working with medical personnel from your own or different departments.
Your role may also involve day-to-day operations that keep things running smoothly. This may include staffing, patient relations, scheduling and inventory control.
The Herzing health administration associate degree program typically takes 16 months to complete. Program length may vary based on eligible transfer credit.
Interested in continuing down the 医疗管理 career path?
- Bachelor’s Degree in 医疗管理. Typical program length: 36 months.
- MS in 医疗管理 (bachelor’s degree required). Typical program length: as few as 16 months.
Healthcare administrators must be skilled communicators and work cohesively with medical personnel to smooth the day-to-day operation of a healthcare facility. Pivotal skills shared by administrative healthcare workers include:
- 电脑舒适度
- Budgeting & billing
- 数据分析
- 商业智慧
- 医学术语
Soft skills include critical thinking, problem-solving, multi-tasking and communication.
There is a lot of overlap in terminology between roles in 医疗保健管理vs. 医疗管理. However, they are unique career paths requiring distinct sets of skills:
- 医疗管理. Healthcare managers deal in the overall operation of an organization. Their primary role is in leadership and the business side of healthcare. Healthcare managers interact with stakeholders and other board members for organizational direction and planning, usually involves managing more than one department—or an entire clinic.
- Healthcare administration. Healthcare administrators are more concerned with day-to-day operations. An administrator’s focus is on daily staff management and administrative procedures within a department. Healthcare administrators usually report to healthcare managers, and work within individual departments as supervisors or manager support. They may be found in smaller, rural areas as office managers or other similar job titles depending on area, experience and availability.
Smaller healthcare institutions may merge the roles into single positions and use each term interchangeably, but bigger facilities will often specialize into unique roles and differentiate them more clearly in terms of management or administration.
Yes, and it’s projected to rise. The BLS projects employment of medical secretaries/administrative assistants to rise 7% from 2022-2032.*
Now is a good time to get the education you need to start a career in 医疗管理 & management.
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This program provides students with a solid foundational understanding of the health care environment and knowledge necessary for entry-level administrative positions in healthcare. Many students enter into this associate degree program after having completed a certificate or diploma program in a healthcare discipline. Students who have not completed all the requirements of a healthcare program may complete coursework by taking individual healthcare courses drawn from Herzing大学's healthcare programs.
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认证评估 & Disclosures
Herzing大学 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. 教育部.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. 劳工部, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. 多种因素, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, salary increase or other career growth.
