Healthcare Degree Programs

If you are not certain which online health care degree program is right for your career, select the one closest to your objective. Next, review the information you receive via email from the information request forms. You will have the option to discuss the details and your individual needs with a professional advisor that is assigned to you. In fact, one of the major benefits of online health care degree programs is their flexibility and tailoring to individual needs. Federal financial aid and alternative financing arrangements are generally available. Simply ask your advisor for the latest details on how to obtain financial aid for your desired online health care degree program.

Please select a health care degree program below, click to jump, or follow the numbers down the page:

1. Healthcare Informatics (Healthcare Information Systems)
2. Medical Assisting and Insurance Billing Coding
3. Certificates and Associate Health Care Degrees
4. Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration
5. Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Services
6. Bachelor of Science in Human Services / Health Care Management
7. Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences
8. MBA Health Care Management / Health Services
9. Masters of Science Degree in Nursing / MBA / Health Care Management
10. Masters of Science Degree in Health Care Administration
11. Doctorate in Health Care Administration

1) Healthcare Informatics (Healthcare Information Systems)

Information technology training with a healthcare focus provides professionals with a unique advantage over traditional information system graduates. Completion of these programs can prepare the student for various informatics certification examinations. Work opportunities for the candidate include consulting firms, hospitals, outpatient settings, insurance, and vendor organizations. Because the Informatics program is often treated as a specialization, many schools do not list all of the available degree options. We suggest that you request information through the forms provided, then discuss your goals with an advisor. The schools may in fact offer the program or can tailor Certificate, BS, and MS programs to meet your goals.

• University of Phoenix – AA / BS / MS / MBA in Information Technology
• DeVry University – AS/BS in Health Information Technology
• University of Cincinnati BS Health Information Management (RHIT Cert)
• DeVry University – BS in Biomedical Informatics (Campus Based)
• South University – BS in Information Technology
• National American University – AS/BS in Information Technology
• Rasmussen College – AS Health Information Technology
• The College Network – BS Health Information Management / Informatics Electives
• Keller Graduate School – MS in Information Systems Management

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2) Medical Assisting and Insurance Billing

Multi-skilled assistants that handle both administrative and clinical duties are in demand. Students receive clinical practice at a healthcare facility in their community. They train for patient care duties, minor surgical procedure assistance, injections, lab operations, x-rays and electro-cardiograms. Administrative training includes patient records keeping, billing, scheduling of appointments, ordering supplies and handling insurance claims.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online
• Bryman College – CA and WA campus locations only
• Florida Metropolitan University – FL campus locations only
• Georgia Medical Institute – GA campus locations only
• Keiser University Online
• Penn Foster Online
• Westwood College – CO, GA, IL, and TX campus locations only

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3) Certificates and Associate Degrees

Seeking additional skills training without the need for a bachelor or master degree? These programs are designed to prepare the student for the challenges facing today’s healthcare service providers. Changes in technology, restructuring of work, preventive care improvements, and overall healthcare quality issues are highlighted. Speak with an advisor to discuss which of these programs are right for you.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online
• The College Network – LVN or LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing
• Kaplan University – Certificate in Health Care Management
• Keiser University – AA in Health Services Administration
• Keller Graduate School – Graduate Certificate in Health Services

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4) Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration

Additional leadership training prepares the graduate for management positions in health care. Each program addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills relevant to administration, such as organization structures, planning, information systems, economics, and legal aspects. Liberal arts coursework enhances the development of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspect of students.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online
• The College Network – Education partnership of 10 major universities
• Regis University – Partnership with The College Network

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5) Bachelor of Science in Health Care Services

Leadership training prepares the graduate for management positions in the health care field. Each program addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills relevant to health care services. Health organization structures, planning, information systems, economics, and legal aspects are introduced. Liberal arts coursework enhances the development of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspect of students.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online

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6) Bachelor of Science in Human Services / Health Care Management

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Management, or BSHS/M, prepares graduates for management in the growing field of human services. Counseling, social work, and psychology coupled with planning, organizing, leading, assessing, and evaluating are the skill necessary for success. The Bachelor of Science in Management – Health Care Management applies management skills to the health care industry.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online
• Kaplan University – BS in Management / Health Care Management
• South University – BS Health Care Management
• National American University – BS Health Care Management

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7) Bachelor of Science in Radiological Sciences

This is a Bachelor’s degree completion programs for students with prior education and/or work experience in the field of radiography. Designed to be affordable, flexible, and convenient for full-time working imaging professionals, there are no campus visits and no commuting to and from campus. Everything you need to succeed in your Radiologic Sciences degree is available anytime, anywhere via online learning in our virtual classroom. This degree offers professional radiographers the opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills they need for continual professional growth.

• Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

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8) MBA with Health Care Management / Health Services

Graduate students gain advanced decision making, diagnosis, and business management skills. Coursework builds upon the bachelor degree based theory, research, and leadership lessons. Special emphasis on health care concepts and decision models that can be seen in today’s leading organizations. Both the MBA/HCM and the MBA/HS concentrations emphasize health care organization structure, finance, data base management, infrastructure, and strategic management.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online
• The College Network – Education partnership of 10 major universities
• Keller Graduate School – MBA with Health Services

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9) Master of Science in Nursing / MBA / Health Care Management

Nursing combines with business management geared towards the health care system. The nursing component focuses on the skills and knowledge base of patient support services. The MBA component exposes the nurse to complex management problem solving techniques and functional knowledge of accounting, finance, and general business studies.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online
• The College Network – Education partnership of 10 major universities
• Loyola University – BS or BA required

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10) Master of Science in Health Care Administration

Administrators, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, analysts, care givers, and researchers are some of the professionals who benefit from a master’s degree in health care administration. To successfully manage and lead in a healthcare organization, professionals must fully understand the fundamentals of health care delivery and information knowledge. Advanced business concepts and managerial skills are developed beyond the basics learned in the bachelor degree programs.

• University of Phoenix – 190 campus locations and online
• The College Network – Education partnership of 10 major universities
• Capella University – MS/PhD in Human Services

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11) Doctorate in Health Care Administration

Combine your health care education and work experience with advanced courses and research. The PhD specialization will prepare you to assume a leadership role within the health care industry. Future researchers, educators, administrators, and consultants are among the professionals ideal for this program. Be sure to ask your advisor about residency requirements and your specialization objectives.

• Capella University – MS/PhD in Human Services

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