Academic Programs and Services

Health Services Management

The Health Services Management program teaches students the foundational knowledge and skills needed to become health care managers for advancement in health care disciplines. It prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in Health Services Management/Administration where upon graduation they can hold the position of medical office manager, health care administrator, practice administrator, regional operations director, manager of operations, associate administrator for strategic planning and director of patient access.

Understanding the social, political, economic, and financial issues affecting health care will provide students with the knowledge to transfer to a baccalaureate program and become effective health care managers. The components of finance, technology, health care policy and economics that comprise the US health care system and how each element interrelates with one another are emphasized in this curriculum.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Utilize their knowledge and skills to successfully transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in health services administration.
• Demonstrate effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills while serving the needs of the profession.
• Maintain professional competence by utilizing opportunities for continuing education and career advancement.
• Identify current issues and trends affecting the US health care delivery system and strategies to address them.
• Analyze federal, state and local health care policies and critique their effectiveness in serving the needs of the intended stakeholders.

Program Entry Requirements:
This program is open to all students. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.

Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
To qualify for the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree in Health Services Management, a student must complete 62 credit hours as prescribed, attain a grade point average of 2.0 and receive a grade of "C" or better in each core course and in each requiredprerequisite course.

Download a printable degree description (PDF File) that includes a recommended course sequence grid.