| 117 | | | | /programs/Pages/healthcare-administration.aspx | Health Science Programs | | Yes | | |  Michael Johnson 2 | 3/22/2023 10:04 AM | Healthcare Administration AS | | | Healthcare Administration AS | | | | | 4/23/2020 1:00 PM | | No | | | | - Private physician offices and clinics
- Specialty clinics
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Rehabilitation facilities
- Government offices
- Insurance industry
- Dental and chiropractic clinics
| | | | The healthcare administration program is an
interdisciplinary program that incorporates business
and health information management education
and practices designed to create a comprehensive
healthcare leader. Learners will participate in
focused instruction within management, health
information management, legal and ethical
aspects, statistics, and technology; which will afford
employment opportunities in various healthcare
leadership capacities. Students will acquire knowledge and skills
in communicative strategy, critical thinking,
transformative management, and collaborative teambuilding propensities throughout various course(s)
within the healthcare administration program. Candidates considering this field should prepare for
high-level decision-making, comprehensive analysis,
complex communications, and the ability to lead and
manage others.
| Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements: Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722
Writing: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 Quant. Reasoning, Algebra & Stats: Score of 270+ or Adv. Algebra & Functions: Score of
250+ or grade of "C" or better in MATH 0920
Keyboarding Skills: Minimum of 40 WPM with 3 errors or less or a grade of “C” or better in
BTEC 1400. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills such as word processing, spreadsheets, and Internet
usage or a grade of “C” or better in BTEC 1418.
Assessment Results and Prerequisites:
Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses
based on assessment results and course prereq | | | - Graduates will possess the knowledge and
skills needed for employment as healthcare
administrative professionals.
- Graduates will be proficient in the use of
computer software applications, including
advanced spreadsheet and database
knowledge.
- Graduates will possess an understanding
of medical terminology, anatomy
and physiology, human disease, and
pharmacology.
- Graduates will apply policies and
procedures to comply with healthcare
regulations. The healthcare administrator
will also have a thorough understanding
of patient confidentiality including
HIPAA privacy rules, and will be able to
professionally interact with healthcare
providers and patients.
- Graduates of Healthcare Administration
program will have working knowledge of
health information management.
- Graduates will have the skills to manage
both employee
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