Health Care Management Associate of Applied Science Degree
Availability: North Metro Campus
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The Health Care Management Associate of Applied Science degree provides students with the programmatic preparation necessary to perform as a professional manager in a health care setting. The Health Care Management program gives students a well-rounded introduction to management of the modern medical office or health care facility. The broad responsibilities and detailed requirements of managing the revenue cycle, compliance regulations, human resources, health information, and general business processes make practice management a challenging yet rewarding profession. The Certified Physician’s Practice Manager (CPPM) credential is a logical step for those who are ready to advance their careers in physician practice management. Health Care Managers find employment in a variety of locations: medical offices, dental offices, chiropractic offices, insurance companies, outpatient clinics, and surgical centers.
Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18.
Degree Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
Required minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours
General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours
General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the following)
General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
General Education Core Additional Requirements - 3 Credit Hours
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60