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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 Health Care Administration concentration with an emphasis on Medical Records lays a foundation for further study in health care at the bachelor's degree level at University of Phoenix. Topics focus on medical terminology related to disease diagnosis and treatment, patient information management and medical claims processing. Software instruction synthesizes a variety of records processes common in medical facilities.

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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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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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If you are interested in health information data as it relates to patient care and the use of computers in this area, this program may be for you. The program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences and is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive and growing health information management field.

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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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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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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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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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Our associate degree in Billing and Coding Specialist 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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The Medical Assisting: Administrative Track program at Daymar College Online will teach students about the modern medical office practices so they can excel in these environments. The course focuses on medical terminology and office procedures. Graduates will gain confidence and skills in their abilities so they will be prepared for careers such as Medical Assistant and Medical Office Manager.

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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.