Health care (or healthcare) management has evolved as a distinct profession with the advent of managed health care. Twenty five years ago, the only health care administrators in the field were hospital administrators and public health executives. Now there are management positions in the health care industry that are developing as the industry is evolving. As an example, there are degrees available today that specialize in the management of health care information technology. Personal health care records are subject to important privacy restrictions and are often kept in electronic form. Moreover, they are transferred with regularity as health insurance coverage increasingly dictates who and where your health care provider is going to be.
Because it is an evolving profession, many people who enter health care are doing so as a choice of career change. They are often working adults who see an opportunity in the business, or people who came into the healthcare industry at the entry-level and wish to move up. For people in this position and for college- age students who must work, online colleges provide an excellent alternative to the traditional, campus-based course of study.
For the most part, management positions are going to require at least a bachelor’s degree. There are some jobs, such as medical office management, that are open to people with an associate’s degree or who have completed an intensive course of study on the specific job function and received certification for the position. An example of these intensive, certificate-oriented programs can be found at Everest College, an institution with nine campuses and an extensive online program. They offer certification courses in medical assistant; medical administrative assistant; medical insurance billing/coding; and an associate’s degree in medical assistant as well.
Warren National University offers online degree programs in health administration at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate level. They also offer people who have a bachelor’s degree in science with mid-career courses of study to develop areas of expertise in health administration. Those three courses of continuing education include concentration in health care marketing, concentration in human resources management and a concentration in general management.
University of Phoenix Online has a thorough lineup of health administration degrees available, many of them infused with business courses. Their degree programs include:
- Bachelor of Science/Health Administration
- Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management
- Master of Health Administration
- Master of Science in Nursing – Nursing/Health Care Education
- Master of Science in Nursing/Integrative Health Care
- Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management
- Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Health Administration Doctor of Health Administration
One of these degrees is an MBA with specialization in health care management. Two are dual master’s degrees in nursing; one paired with an MBA and the other with a master’s in health administration. Those programs comprise some serious academic focus on the business side of the health care business. The combination of medical expertise and business training is going to be invaluable in the health administration field, according to projections in a U.S. Department of Labor report.
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Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.
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Our programs are current, in depth, and job oriented. A sound educational background, combined with "hands-on" experience, is required to meet the needs of an ever-changing and increasingly technical society.
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At ITT Tech we are committed to helping men and women develop the skills and knowledge to pursue many opportunities in fields involving technology, criminal justice, and business.
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Saint Leo University Online is a leading provider of accredited online education to working adults and is a major global provider of education to the military. The online programs are designed to meet the growing needs of adult students and offer the best attributes of traditional classroom education in conjunction with today's most innovative computer technology.
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Newbridge College provides high-quality, career specific training and an emphasis on practical skills required by today's employers.
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Once you decide to become part of the expanding, exciting, and in-demand world of healthcare, selecting the best college to meet your needs and goals is clearly one of your most important decisions. Medical Careers Institute, the School of Health Science of ECPI College of Technology, understands the aspirations of people who want to experience the rewards of caring and who want a direct route toward their career goal.
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Courses that you can take with you---the varied curriculums at HoHoKus Rets School of Business have been evaluated by the American Council on Education, allowing graduates to earn up to 55 college credits at more than 1500 colleges and universities across the nation.
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Find out why so many students in Florida and nationwide are choosing Southern Tech as their school of choice. Whether you need to upgrade your skills or change careers, we have the right program to fit your needs. Let us show you how to get the skills you need in a short amount of time so that you can get into your career today!
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Bellevue University, a leader in adult learning, is your best choice. We accept ALL of the credit in your associate's degree - that's EVERY credit in your A.A.S, A.S., A.G.S., and A.A. degree! And, Bellevue University gives you accelerated bachelor's degree completion 100% ONLINE. So, you enroll with your associate's degree, and complete your bachelor's degree in as little as 12 months.
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