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Healthcare Administration
Online Associate Degree Program

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The online Healthcare Administration associate degree program prepares those interested in healthcare leadership for entry-level administrative positions in healthcare facilities. The program builds industry-specific expertise in quality customer service and the management of personnel, as well as healthcare management, finance, leadership, legal and regulatory requirements, medical coding and terminology, and health informatics.

The program also prepares students to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) exam.

This program can also serve as a step toward a more advanced degree in healthcare.

Expect More from UA Grantham

More transferability: Students can transfer in up to 75% of credits for this degree.

More affordability: UA Grantham has one of the lowest tuition rates in the U.S.1 and we provide a new laptop to all new and returning degree-seeking students—at no additional cost.

More start dates: Most courses in this program start monthly. It's easy to get started whenever you're ready.

More credibility: UA Grantham is accredited by the Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Program Outcomes

  • Explore challenges characteristic of the fast-changing healthcare industry
  • Relate management techniques and performance models to optimize organizational outcomes
  • Investigate legal, regulatory and ethical healthcare requirements
  • Demonstrate professional interdisciplinary communication
  • Apply basic understanding of technology and its impact on healthcare organizations
  • Articulate managerial concepts and leadership models in a healthcare setting
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Talk to a dedicated admissions representative and get answers to all your Healthcare Administration questions. Give us a call at 800-955-2527 or email us at admissions@uagrantham.edu.

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