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Program Overview
Healthcare administration starts with understanding how care environments actually function. This associate program introduces students to medical office operations, patient services, healthcare communication, leadership, ethics, and the administrative skills needed in fast-moving healthcare settings.
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Learning Objectives / Outcomes
This associate degree program will prepare students for opportunities in healthcare administration by introducing them to the unique language of healthcare and key concepts of the profession.
Students will prepare for work in challenging, fast-paced environments in healthcare settings by gaining a foundational background in the functional areas of healthcare, such as vitalizing human resources, hospital finance/accounting, healthcare administration, leadership, and operations.
Students will identify key skills required in hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing homes, surgical facilities, rehabilitation centers, and emergency clinics. Students will recognize their responsibility to act ethically and nurture a culture of sound ethical practices in healthcare. Besides, students will be introduced to the general education required for lifelong personal growth in today’s global economy and the foundation of further studies.
Course Outlines
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
Describe healthcare delivery systems along with their associated operational and financial considerations.
Describe the dynamic nature of healthcare administration and the strategic and operational issues inherent in managing healthcare systems
Explain basic accounting and budgeting processes of healthcare organizations, interpret common financial statements
Identify legal, regulatory, and ethical issues that affect healthcare delivery.
Identify the oral and written communication skills required by healthcare professionals
Discuss the human resource challenges inherent in team and talent management and the supervision of individual and organizational performance
Describe how technology is utilized in healthcare, specifically the importance of electronic information systems and health records.
Recognize how leaders use the information for critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational effectiveness • Demonstrate an ability to find and use reference tools/resourc
Career Pathways
Healthcare Administrative Assistant
Medical Records Specialist
Patient Services Coordinator
Medical Office Assistant
Common Questions
Find clear answers to common questions about courses, requirements, fields of study, and academic expectations.
Can I transfer credits into the Associate program?
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Yes. Ivy College evaluates transfer credits on a case-by-case basis. Contact admissions with transcripts from prior accredited institutions.
What is the difference between the AA and BS Healthcare programs?
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The Associate of Arts in Healthcare Administration is a two-year foundation program focused on entry-level administration skills. The Bachelor program builds on that foundation with advanced leadership and management coursework.
