Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Management

Give back to your community and instill a sense of meaning and purpose in your day-to-day work with the help of a healthcare management degree. The field is ripe with employment opportunities–roughly 54,700 job openings for medical and health services managers are projected each year, on average, over the next decade.

The Associate of Applied Science in Healthcare Management program prepares students for successful careers in healthcare management by providing foundational skills in medical coding and auditing, legal and ethical aspects of health information management, communication, and technology.

Students learn how to handle sensitive patient data, maintain compliance with regulations like HIPAA, and improve the financial performance of healthcare organizations through accurate coding and billing processes. The curriculum emphasizes communication, teamwork, decision-making, and leadership skills tailored to the healthcare industry.

Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles such as Medical Auditor, Patient Billing Auditor, and Clinical Administrative Assistant, crucial for supporting efficient healthcare operations and delivering high-quality patient care.