Health Careers and Programs

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The Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration focuses on health care organizations, the roles of health care workers, public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of health care. In this degree program, students will examine current strengths, weaknesses and challenges of the U.S. health care system.

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The Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program integrates a foundation of general education and applied sciences with the skills needed in today's health-related settings. The curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding and skills identified as relevant to health care services.

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-credit minimums (124 for Kansas) required for completion of the degree.

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The Master of Health Administration program is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to effectively respond in today's health care industry. Students learn to critically examine and evaluate issues and trends. Incorporating the latest theories and contemporary practice applications, the curriculum provides content in finance, policy, research, technology, quality improvement, economics, marketing, and strategic planning. Prospective students should hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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Make a difference in peoples' health! With your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies earned online from Ashford University, you demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. The health care industry is one of the largest in the United States and will continue to grow. In this curriculum, you will learn about the US health care system, as well as medical ethics and law. Your courses cover subjects from community health to special populations. Use previous education or work experience to enhance and personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration.

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Foster your health care career goals by earning your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration online from Ashford University. Deepen the value of your services with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree. This graduate degree empowers you to assume leadership positions in health care organizations. You will study such areas as finance, biostatistics, and strategic planning. The program incorporates applied health care theories across the domains of organized health care. With your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration, you demonstrate your expertise in directing health care organizations, leading health professionals, and delivering invaluable services to people in need.

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Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration degree online from Ashford University, and benefit from an interdisciplinary and integrated learning approach, reflecting the realities of the health care system. Build a solid foundation for career mobility among health care professionals. Explore administration, regulation and financing, planning, and policy. Delve into the social, political, ethical, legal and economic factors contributing to the complexity of the US health care system. You'll find the program integrates the learning needs of health care professionals and others to gain knowledge in health related topics, operations, and applications.

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Make a difference in peoples' health! With your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies earned online from Ashford University, you demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. The health care industry is one of the largest in the United States and will continue to grow. In this curriculum, you will learn about the US health care system, as well as medical ethics and law. Your courses cover subjects from community health to special populations. Use previous education or work experience to enhance and personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration.

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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares graduates for a wide range of managerial positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Business administration students acquire fundamental as well as practical and professional skills in all phases of business, including decision-making and problem-solving. The BBA program offers area concentrations that enable students to tailor their degrees to their career and educational goals.

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The MBA program offers a broad set of business management tools while also allowing students a choice of concentration in order to tailor their degrees to fit their careers and learning goals. The program curriculum prepares working professionals to become effective decision makers and managers in a world increasingly affected by globalization, technology, and ethical challenges. It is designed for working professionals from a wide range of backgrounds who wish to advance or enhance their business careers.

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The Master of Health Services Administration (MHSA) program is designed to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and others in health services support industries that wish to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to assume mid-level and executive level managerial positions in health services organizations. Health Services Administration degrees prepare students by training them to manage and direct the business aspects of healthcare. Specific careers, as identified by the Accrediting Commission on Education for Health Services Administration (ACEHSA), include working as hospital administrators, healthcare managers, managed healthcare plan coordinators, and administrators of short and long-term residential facilities.

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Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to advance your career and meet the increasing demand for highly skilled managers in the healthcare industry. This program focuses on issues like patterns of disease and injury, assessment of global health issues, and application of healthcare management concepts and theories. You can position yourself for a career in hospitals, clinics, retirement communities, ambulatory care centers, rehabilitation and long-term-care facilities, and home healthcare settings.

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This practice-oriented online degree program features a relevant, current curriculum that addresses the core competencies and best practices of the profession. It emphasizes understanding clinical service delivery through the analysis of the day-to-day operations in clinical support service activities and includes a practicum to give you hands-on experience in the field. The cutting-edge curriculum will help you develop the skills, knowledge, and expertise in health care management needed for leadership positions across the spectrum of health care delivery organizations.

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By understanding the medical, social, ethical and economic factors that affect community health, you'll be able to develop solutions to public health problems. With a theory-to-application model and diverse network of experienced faculty and students, this online degree program will prepare you to influence social policy and empower citizens.

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The demand for nurse leaders in education, technology, clinical settings, and at the upper levels of management is increasing. As a professional nurse seeking to meet this growing demand, you must have access to the most current thinking and best practices. Earning a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing can help you bolster your skills so you can help meet rapidly growing demands for better patient care, achieve greater professional recognition, create new career opportunities or improve long-term career prospects, and improve your position with regard to compensation.

Certificates:

• Nursing Education
• Nursing Leadership & Management
• Nursing Informatics

Walden University's M.S. in Nursing (MSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs in preparing effective nurses. For students, accreditation signifies program innovation and continuous self-assessment. Graduates recognize that, as they seek new positions or entry into doctoral programs, accreditation is valued and may be required.

The demand for nurse leaders in education, technology, clinical settings, and at the upper levels of management is increasing. As a professional nurse seeking to meet this growing demand, you must have access to the most current thinking and best practices. Earning a Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing can help you bolster your skills so you can help meet rapidly growing demands for better patient care, achieve greater professional recognition, create new career opportunities or improve long-term career prospects, and improve your position with regard to compensation.

Certificates:

• Nursing Education
• Nursing Leadership & Management
• Nursing Informatics

Walden University's M.S. in Nursing (MSN) is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. CCNE ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate and graduate education programs in preparing effective nurses. For students, accreditation signifies program innovation and continuous self-assessment. Graduates recognize that, as they seek new positions or entry into doctoral programs, accreditation is valued and may be required.

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The Healthcare Management Bachelor's of Science degree will give students the education and practical experience they need to work at the forefront of the healthcare industry — the largest and one of the fastest–growing industries in the United States. Students of the Healthcare Management program will study multiple facets of healthcare, including medical law and ethics, psychology, physiology, management, planning, and regulation and compliance in healthcare. Graduates will leave with the skills necessary to work in the management sector of the healthcare industry and will be equipped with the knowledge to manage a healthcare organization successfully.

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You can learn how to successfully manage a medical office with an Associate degree in Medical Administration from Rasmussen College. The Medical Administration degree prepares you for multiple challenges you will encounter in the office including coding, understanding medical terminology, recognizing medical law and ethics, learning proper medical insurance and billing procedures and success strategies in the office.

In the Medical Administration program, students will study core courses to develop communication, critical thinking and decision making skills. Students will also have the opportunity to take specialty courses including Medical Transcription, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Office Procedures, and computer courses.

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Our 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. Our Certificate offers top–tier curriculum available fully online so you can complete your degree on a schedule that works for your busy life. Our 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. Our 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.

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Our 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. Our Bachelor's degree program offers flexible, advanced, and hands–on curriculum from instructors with industry experience. Our fully–online HIM courses cover the most current health information management technologies, improve your critical thinking, and develop your management skills. Our Bachelor's degree also offers unique and comprehensive instruction that prepares you to manage a technologically–advanced system. Plus, our 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.

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Earn your bachelor's degree to pursue or enhance a career in fire services. The curriculum includes analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation, the role of the fire service within the community, and the technical, legal, and social aspects of arson. The degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. It may be a good fit for individuals aspiring to become firefighters, fire inspectors, fire investigators, first-line supervisors, or managers of firefighters.

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This professional degree program equips students for entry-level supervisory roles in health care organizations. Ideal candidates for this program are students looking for career entry in health care administration and those looking to advance from clinical or technical roles to supervisory roles.

The program emphasizes both the conceptual and analytical skills required to manage in contemporary health care organizations. The program also prepares students who wish to eventually seek their master's degree in order to obtain senior health care executive positions.

The curriculum features investigative and experimental opportunities in project management, teamwork, and leadership. Students of this program will have the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the health care organization, strategic management and decision-making, finance, human resources, marketing, information management, and quality improvement. In addition, the impact of various dynamics, including regulatory, legal, ethical and public policy, are explored. Graduates of this program are prepared for administrative positions in hospitals, long-term care, outpatient facilities, physician offices, mental health organizations, insurance companies, public health agencies, and other types of health organizations.

Prospective students should have some previous college experience.

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Grand Canyon University's Master of Science in Leadership with an Emphasis in Disaster Preparedness and Executive Fire Leadership provides students with the skills to develop professionally and gain self-confidence in their own leadership styles.
The program offers an opportunity for graduates of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program (NFA-EEOP) to complete a graduate degree.
Students learn to integrate a conceptual foundation for an executive leadership role that emphasizes the immediate application of ethical and practical leadership skills as well as disaster preparation and crisis management. Environmental issues directly related to leadership skills development and content required of leaders in the area of emergency public safety and disaster preparedness will also be addressed.
Prospective students must hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management program is a bachelor's degree completion program that provides a theoretical and applied approach to the professional education of students, while ensuring relevance to the homeland security and public safety industries. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of emergency management while providing an interdisciplinary course of study in the skills and practices of emergency planning and management.
Candidates for the degree include those working in or desirous of working in one of several fields, including emergency management, fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, environmental health and safety, and other related fields. The program highlights the application of research methodology; the utilization of communication skills at the personal, professional, and public level; and the development of professional skills and knowledge in the fields of public safety and emergency management.
Prospective students should have some previous college experience.

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Grand Canyon University's Master of Business Administration with an Emphasis in Health Systems Management program provides students with the capacity for transformational leadership through the application of business practices.
The program highlights the impact of the global economy on organizational decision making, planning, and sourcing of organizational resources. Students draw upon interpersonal skills to address each practice, as well as to comprehend the influence that diverse cultures have on it. The use of telecommunications, emerging technologies, and e-commerce applications combine with essential business principles that encompass finance, accounting, economics, marketing, and management, providing students with the capacity to lead and manage business enterprises both effectively and ethically.
The program encourages students to be informed critical thinkers and decision makers through active research and the application of quantitative methods that transform raw data into useful information. The program prepares students to compete for critical leadership roles in current and future organizations through coursework that addresses leadership theory, problem solving, organizational leadership, self-leadership, and highly effective teams. The program prepares students for advanced management or senior administration positions in the health care industry through coursework that addresses the legal and ethical concerns in health care and health care policies and economics.
Prospective students must hold a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment.

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For those considering a career in healthcare, our Associate of Science in Allied Health Science program online can enable you get started in the right direction. The South University Associate of Science in Allied Health Science degree program online is designed to expose students to a broad education in general studies combined with an emphasis on life science subjects such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, and pathophysiology.

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Today's rapidly growing field of healthcare has created an ever-expanding need for healthcare professionals. The Bachelor of Science in Health Science program online can enable you to step up and serve the community by meeting that need.

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The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management at South University can prepare you to find your place in one of today's fastest-growing professions. Designed for working adults, students can gain a real-world understanding of the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in a healthcare management setting.

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The South University Master of Healthcare Administration online program is designed for those individuals who want to excel at every level of decision-making. This MBA program provides a sound foundation in business analysis and a rigorous specialization in healthcare administration.

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Our Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Health Care Administration program examines issues relating to the quality of management in the health care industry. Today's administrators need to know how to analyze and identify potential problems and methods to intervene and propose alternative outcomes within financial constraints as well as the legal, ethical, and global issues that relate to managing health care facilities successfully. Prospective students should hold a master's degree prior to enrolling in this 18-credit hour program that can also transfer directly into a doctoral program at NCU.

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Earning a Doctor of Business Administration degree in Health Care Administration provides training for students to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health insurance companies, and in governmental and public health agencies. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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Earning a Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration degree provides training for students to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health insurance companies, and in governmental and public health agencies. This specialization develops the essential managerial perspective and skills for this industry. Prospective students should currently hold a bachelor's degree and can complete the master's program in approximately 2 years.

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Our Ph.D. in Business Administration/Health Care Administration degree program provides training for learners to bring managerial expertise to the health care industry. Health care administrators are in demand at entry and advanced managerial positions in hospitals, in health insurance companies, and in governmental and public health agencies.

Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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This program is designed for the individual who wishes to complete a health-based interdisciplinary studies Bachelor of Science degree on a full-time or part-time basis for upward career mobility or to respond to employer requests for broadened health-services skills. This degree will support an expanded professional role with stronger communication skills, enhanced assessment skills, and the ability to better understand and respond to an increasingly diverse community.

Students enrolled in the program choose from an array of daytime and evening courses. A maximum of 90 credits can be transferred. Graduates may find mid-level management positions in healthcare organizations including hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory care centers, and home health agencies.

In response to the needs of the healthcare industry, graduates of this program should be able to
_ demonstrate eligibility for management positions in the health services industry;
_ write and speak effectively, read and listen critically, and handle learning resources effectively;
_ interpret and analyze healthcare and historical data;
_ identify the human values which govern responsible moral choice and apply fundamental human beliefs in a critical and reasoned manner;
_ expand their practice capabilities;
_ enhance interdisciplinary understanding and collaboration; and
_ coordinate a successful job search.

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This program is designed for those already working in the healthcare field who seek advancement as well as for those who desire a career in the business side of healthcare. A master's degree in such areas as health services administration, long-term care administration, health sciences, public health, public administration, or business administration is the standard credential for most generalist positions in this field. The program offers business management skills needed within today's health care systems, emphasizing core management, strategy and analytics. The concentration includes courses in marketing for health care organizations, health care accounting, and health care law.

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Our Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree program prepares individuals to become leaders that are capable of understanding the politics and policies that move or block health care initiatives and ways of designing proposals and logical presentations to support change initiatives. Courses will examine the history of past and present policies, analyze trends in market forces, and investigate different health care models that are currently in place in the United States and elsewhere. The program also emphasizes development of leadership skills that enable graduates to coordinate others' contributions and become future-thinking strategists able to have an impact on effecting change through health care reform initiatives.

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Individuals who earn a Bachelor of Science degree in our Health Fitness Specialist program will gain the knowledge and experience to seek positions as personal trainers, group fitness leaders, on-site corporate fitness consultants, and more in this rapidly growing industry. Learners will complete an extensive hands-on training in our on-campus fitness center along with extensive muscular and joint physiology education to understand individualized dynamics such as muscular imbalances that are involved in creating personal fitness plans. Candidates may qualify for experiential learning credits or transfer of credits from another institute.

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Earning an associate degree in our Health and Fitness Specialist program can prepare individuals to explore career options in this rapidly expanding field. Learners will combine hands-on training with courses that explore the science and physiology of joints and muscle motion in order to prescribe individualized plans for specific needs. Courses will also feature nutritional needs during a training program, sport and recreational training using fitness equipment, and business strategies to market and promote fitness programs. Before graduation learners will complete a 150-hour externship that will allow them the opportunity to increase their skill and confidence levels and begin their new profession.

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The online Master of Science in Health Fitness Management (MS:HFM) degree program combines graduate-level business management studies with advanced fitness technique courses. This 18-month* program will prepare you for business ownership or leadership opportunities in your current organization.

Receive advanced technical training
The MS:HFM program includes preparation for Muscle Activation Techniques™ (MAT) certification. MAT™ coursework provides a comprehensive understanding of the muscular system and related skills for working with the body. You will learn to evaluate range of motion, identify potential biomechanical imbalances, and understand the importance of muscle function as it relates to overall health, stability and mobility.

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is the only institution in the U.S. to incorporate MAT™ certification preparation in a degree program. If you already have this certification, you may qualify for credit toward your MS-HFM degree.**

Business management coursework covers topics including managerial communications, fiscal resources, group management tools, marketing and the politics of leadership. These courses begin every six weeks—you can begin the program at any of eight points in the year.

*Availability of seminars may affect overall program length.
**Information about the process of applying for credit for this experience can be provided.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Health Care Management can help students develop specific skills and knowledge relating to managing health care settings. Courses will cover current legal, ethical, and regulatory issues in health care and managing techniques unique to this industry. Within the program at no additional cost or coursework graduates can earn Academic Certificates in Basics of Accounting and Finance, Business Fundamentals, Business in the Global Environment, Management Essentials, Organizational Systems Improvement, and Project Planning to enhance their education credentials.

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The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration (BSHSA) degree program is designed for students with an Associate degree* in a health services field and/or those with an unrelated Associate degree who are currently working in a health services field. This program is designed to help prepare you to become an administrative leader in a health services organization.

The BSHSA degree program includes a comprehensive overview of healthcare systems that can help provide you with knowledge regarding the complexity and interrelatedness of the delivery of healthcare services. This program also includes a unique opportunity to spend two quarters in a healthcare organization exploring the intricacies of health services administration. At the completion of the externship, you will be expected to make a professional presentation to the host organization and your peers.

*Degree must be from an institution holding a regional accreditation recognized by CTU.

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The four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program is designed for students with clearly defined career goals in the business field. Through the completion of core business courses, students engage in solving global, real-world problems. Students learn to diagnose, research, solve, execute, and evaluate business problems in a team environment. Interactivity of students, coursework, faculty, and peers enhance critical skills of collaboration and cooperation. The program is geared towards coursework that students can apply in ways that are meaningful for professional and personal success. The bachelor's degree program prepares students for entry- to mid-level positions within the public or private sector and for continuing education in graduate business programs. We also offer degree completion opportunities that allow students who have begun their study at another institution to complete their bachelor's degree.

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Argosy University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program is focused on identifying solutions, putting the solutions to work, and evaluating the consequences of those actions. Students acquire skills to be a new kind of leader – one who can identify challenges and opportunities, draw on the latest technology and information; use advanced analytical and planning approaches, and execute plans for positive change. Businesses need leaders who can act and realistically evaluate how to maximize the impact of the solution. Argosy University's curriculum embraces solutions, leadership, and action. The program is designed to serve the needs of talented students, regardless of their undergraduate degrees.

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The Master of Science in Health Service Management provides a comprehensive course of graduate study to prepare health service providers and managers for the challenges of modern health care. Curriculum provides students with an advanced understanding of business practices, health care systems and organization, policy development and planning techniques, management and leadership strategies, health behaviors, financial management, and analytical research methods necessary for success in this field.

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This program, taught by a faculty of working professionals, focuses on the skills needed to assist in the business and financial operation of a hospital or medical office, providing students with:

•a keen focus on healthcare terminology, procedures and administration
•training in industry-standard ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding
•skills in working with patients and in submitting claims to insurance companies

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

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With an associate degree in medical office management you will learn to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of healthcare so that the clinical experts can focus on patient care. Our faculty of professionals who work in their field will guide you through:

•courses that cover a wide range of topics critical to managing the business side of a medical practice
•training in commonly used computer applications to make front-office operations run smoothly and accurately
•an understanding of accounting and insurance issues that relate to managing a medical practice

Program names, course topics and outcomes may vary by location. Please speak with a Westwood College admissions representative for full program details.

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Earning a diploma in Medical Billing/Claims can prepare students to work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. Courses include medical terminology and human anatomy, standardized diagnosis and treatment codes, how to read and submit insurance claims, and how to comply with federal regulations.

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Earning a diploma as a Physical Therapy Aide can prepare students to assist licensed therapists administer care to patients that have suffered everything from minor sprains to auto accident injuries that may require a lengthy rehabilitation process. Students will learn the proper techniques to transfer patients from wheelchairs to beds, how to steer a wheelchair, and when to use hot or cold treatments to reduce swelling and inflammation.

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The purpose of the Medical Office Assistant program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals so they can obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the areas of medical assisting. This comprehensive program covers how to assist doctors with a variety of tests, procedures and treatments, manage appointments, and other administrative duties.

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Earning a diploma in Pharmacy Technology prepares students to become pharmacy technicians that assist licensed pharmacists to fill prescriptions in retail, clinics, and other health care facilities. Courses will cover the major classes of drugs, side effects, dosage calculations, and administration methods for patients of all ages.

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Within less than two years of study, you'll complete 17 health information online courses in subjects including Pharmacology, Pathophsyiology, Health Systems and Procedures, Healthcare Data Applications, and much more. Our Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science degree program also includes four internships, each designed to focus on specific topics as your knowledge grows, including Health Record Processing, Inpatient Coding, Nontraditional sites, and Health Data Processing. These experiential learning opportunities provide our students with the tools for personal and professional development needed for success in the workplace. You'll benefit from the chance to integrate and apply their theoretical classroom knowledge and technical skills with practical and relevant on-site work experience, leading to increased confidence and invaluable career preparation.

Lincoln College Online, a division of Lincoln College of Technology, West Palm Beach, FL, is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Our Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program is offered for online delivery for all states except Texas, through Lincoln College of New England (located at 2279 Mount Vernon Road, Southington, CT 06489). Lincoln College of New England is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

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Individuals who are looking for career advancement along with improving life in their community, Lincoln Online College's Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration program may be just what they are looking for. Health Information Administration (HIA) professionals play a critical role in maintaining, collecting, and analyzing the data that doctors, nurses, and other health care providers rely on to deliver quality health care. Graduates of the program are prepared to serve as entry level health information administrators that are responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements of the health care delivery system.

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The Medical Administrative Assistant program is meant to teach motivated students who are willing to learn, how to categorize medical insurance forms, effectively use word processing, spreadsheet and various system applications. Dedicated learners will also study and learn methods of effective customer service in this program.

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The Medical Billing and Coding program is meant to help determined students learn to code and classify medical data, correctly and effectively use computer-based software designed as a medical management tool. Dedicated students will also study to learn how to handle payments from third parties, understand abstract data and more.

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The Pharmacy Technology program at Daymar College Online will teach students how to prepare prescriptions for patients, maintain patient profiles, prepare insurance claims, and keep updated inventory of all prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Graduates of this course will be able to work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and retail pharmacies.

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The Billing and Coding Specialist certificate program will help students prepare themselves for careers in physician's offices, hospitals, nursing homes, insurance companies, or even to work from home. Students will learn how to ensure proper billing, medical chart analysis, and standardized procedural coding. This position is integral to the smooth operation of any healthcare facility as well as insurance companies and even some legal offices.

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Your new health care career is within reach with the help of an education from Daymar College Online. Our comprehensive Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration can provide you with the knowledge you need to successfully manage health care organizations and services.

In our Health Care Administration program, you can learn key business administration techniques as you tailor your skills to fit the health care industry. Upon your completion of Daymar College Online's Health Care Administration major, you can be prepared to pursue health care-related careers such as:

• Clinical Director
• Health Services Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Nursing and Residential Care Administrator
• And more!

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The diploma in Medical Billing and Coding program teaches students a general overview of health care and health insurance billing procedures. Training includes learning the universal codes for procedures, instruction for organizing and maintaining medical records, and processing insurance claims. Graduates will also be skilled in medical office administrative duties.

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Invigorate your career!
Foster healthy organizations and workplace environments that thrive. Attain your Doctor of Psychology, Health and Wellness Specialization degree from University of the Rockies.

This specialization provides you with the cutting-edge research to advance the overall physical and psychological health of an organization. Your curriculum prepares you for a leadership career as a health analyst, consultant, or educator. Utilize your skills to enhance employees' nutrition, exercise, and work-life balance. Go beyond prevention and treatment to encourage thriving in all aspects of life. With advanced courses in how to diagnose, develop, and evaluate wellness models, you deepen your expertise at proactively transforming organizations and promoting healthy employee behavior. Achieve perfect balance — specialize in health and wellness.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.

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Empower people with advanced strategies to enhance human performance.
Earn your Doctor of Psychology, Sport and Performance Psychology Specialization from University of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

This degree program is the pinnacle of performance enhancement education. While the doctoral curriculum is wide and diverse, your ultimate goal is to create actualization, awareness, self-mastery, and peak experience for both teams and individuals. Through advanced courses and seminars in human development, coaching, cultural diversity, and mind-body practices, you will perfect the techniques to make people more effective. With this ultimate degree, you will be well-equipped to work in academics, continue research, and pursue lead consulting roles in high-performance environments. Be your best when you specialize in performance psychology.

Prospective candidates must have completed a master's degree program prior to enrollment.