Healthcare Management, A.A.S.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Accreditation. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, 11520 W. 119th St., Overland Park, KS 66213, (913) 339-9356, www.acbsp.org.

Program description. Healthcare Management program is designed to train individuals for careers in healthcare administration and management in a healthcare organization.  The program includes courses that provide the student with business skills as well as ethical, theoretical, and practical issues related to healthcare settings.

All students must take the Brainbench examination in order to fulfill graduation requirements; Brainbench awards certification to students with a passing score.

Typical job opportunities: Billing specialist, client benefits specialist, compliance specialist, healthcare ambassador, healthcare human resource assistant, insurance claim specialist, medical administrative assistant, medical billing and coding, medical executive assistant, medical office coordinator, medical support assistant, patient registration specialist. 

Program outcomes. Upon completion of the Healthcare Management, A.A.S. program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting medical office technologies.
2. Identify various types of healthcare delivery systems and items unique to each.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of medical reimbursement practices and how to conduct a chart audit for both quality review and billing practices.
4. Apply critical thinking skills to real world strategies in the healthcare industry.
5. Apply knowledge of emerging technology trends.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of computer application programs.

Contact(s): Business and Computer Technology, (865) 694-6656