Health Care Administration Degree Program

You excel at making plans. You can multi-task with the best of them. You thrive when you’re in the middle of the action. You are also a people person who is always quick with a smile. If these statements describe you, then there’s a good chance the Health Care Administration degree is right for you.

When you earn your Certificate and/or Associate degree in Health Care Administration, you can acquire the skills needed to coordinate the front office activities for a healthcare facility. The front office is the nerve center of any medical practice and it requires individuals who are process-oriented and can pay careful attention to details.

The Health Care Administration programs at Carrington College® and Carrington College® California are designed to help you build the practical knowledge, understanding and specialized skills that can help you succeed in your career. As a student, you can experience:

• A combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training
• Extensive use of computers that provides a wonderful opportunity to become proficient in the latest technology
• Real-world practice during an externship at an approved healthcare facility

Your opportunities in Health Care Administration

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow 22% from 2010 to 2020.* With the education you receive from Carrington College and Carrington College California, you will be prepared for an entry-level position managing manual and automated operations for the front office of a medical practice. Your career path can lead you to employment in a variety of health care environments, such as clinics, hospitals, residential care facilities and offices of health care professionals including doctors, dentists, optometrists and chiropractors.

A step-by-step approach for building the skills you’ll need

You’ll begin the program by building a foundation of knowledge and then develop specific skills vital to your future career. Classes will focus on two spheres of knowledge. The first concerns subjects such as medical terminology, anatomy, health insurance and medical law and ethics. The second concentrates on a variety of topics including specific billing systems, medical coding, scheduling and business communication.

Once you complete the Health Care Administration program, you can be ready to use your skills and knowledge to help plan, coordinate and supervise the delivery of health care from the front office, with responsibilities to:

• Maintain, update and manage patient records in a secure manner
• Use and maintain automated systems critical to medical office functions
• Evaluate and launch new technological innovations
• Perform both clerical and bookkeeping functions
• Stay informed about regulatory changes
• Regularly interact with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals

To learn more about educational and career opportunities in Health Care Administration, contact one of our Enrollment Services Representatives. 

Health Care Administration is available at the following campus locations

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