Associate Degree

Health Care Administration Degree (AAS)

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Health Care Administration Degree (AAS)

Health Care Administration Degree

The Health Care Administration program provides a solid, values-driven foundation of knowledge about the healthcare industry, combined with the discipline to apply that knowledge professionally to advance the health of the local community. The program prioritizes the development of robust communication skills and organizational competence, which are crucial for effective health care management. This program is designed to prepare students to continue their education into a bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration while meeting the industry’s desire for professionally educated individuals prepared in a career-oriented associate degree program.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Practice workplace aptitude through demonstration of resource management (fiscal, human and physical), planning and leadership skills and legal and ethical decision-making.
  • Display interpersonal communication skills required for successful performance in the health care environment.
  • Apply computer technology to systems in health care operations, presentation technology and other communication, planning, analysis and quality applications.
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Potential Occupations

  • Nursing home administrators
  • Clinical managers
  • Health information managers

Professional Associations & Credentials

  • American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM). www.aaham.org
  • Health Care Administration students are eligible to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), a nationally recognized certification.
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