UPDATE
Introducing: Penn Foster’s Healthcare Management Associate Degree Program
While Ashworth College is no longer Accepting enrollments in our Healthcare Administration Associate Degree Program, we’re excited to introduce you to our partner school, Penn Foster.
Open the door to a career in the medical field with Penn Foster. In our online Healthcare Management Associate Degree Program, you’ll gain the need-to-know skills to work as a healthcare administrator. At the end of the program, you’ll gain real-world experience through a required practicum.
LEARN MORETake the Next Steps Towards a Career You Want
Penn Foster’s online Healthcare Management Associate Degree Program can help you prepare to take the first steps toward the job you want. With flexible, online courses, you can learn skills and knowledge on your schedule, from home.
Why Penn Foster?
Penn Foster has been on a mission to help people like you launch, accelerate, and thrive in their careers for more than 125 years. We provide students with a quality education that fits your busy lifestyle and budget, offering over 100 self-paced, career-relevant programs across our College, Career School, and High School. The program you choose is structured to fit your learning needs so you can achieve your goals, and is designed to work with your schedule, anytime, anywhere you want to study. With a focus on relevant skills and career preparation for the job you’re after, Penn Foster can help you graduate with confidence and help provide a pathway towards your career goals.
With no pre-scheduled classes or exams, you can complete each of four semesters in a timeframe that works for you.
Gain expertise in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, medical coding, and more.
Semester costs that won’t break the bank! Monthly payment plans are also available.
What You'll Learn in Penn Foster’s Healthcare Management Associate Degree Program
- How to effectively manage a healthcare team, department, or organization through courses focused on leadership and supervision, human resources, and organizational development.
- How to understand and process insurance claims, reimbursement methodologies, and basic billing and coding.
- How to apply your knowledge and skills through a hands-on, 160-hour practicum.
- How to prepare to sit for industry-recognized certification exams such as the Certified Coding Associate or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential exams offered by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) and the Certified Professional Coder examination offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Penn Foster’s Healthcare Administration Curriculum
As part of our Health Care Management Associate Degree Program course curriculum, you'll learn the foundational leadership skills and industry knowledge required to prepare for a successful career in the field. Your courses include:
- Interpersonal Communication
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Quality Management/Performance Improvement
- Reimbursement Methodologies
- Department Management
- Healthcare Statistics
Health Care Management Degree FAQs
Healthcare managers can be found working in a variety of settings such as local, state, and private hospitals, residential care facilities, or physician’s offices. While some healthcare management jobs may require additional training and experience, an online Healthcare Management Associate Degree can help you acquire the fundamental skills to begin your path toward a career in the field.
After earning a healthcare management degree online, you can prepare to take the next steps toward starting a career in the healthcare industry. Many graduates begin in entry-level roles from patient services representatives working in medical offices to nursing home administrators.
The salary for those with a degree in healthcare administration or management can vary depending upon your state, where you work, and your role. However, the national average salary for medical office managers was $55,704 according to PayScale.†
Traditional associate degree programs can take two years to complete. Penn Foster's Health Care Management degree online is self-paced, meaning you can work at the speed that best fits your needs.
State requirements
A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.