Health Administration Degrees

Health Administration concerns the management of healthcare systems. Healthcare administrators serve as personnel managers, create and analyze budgets, provide strategic oversight, and ensure that the facility is following all government regulations.

The career opportunities in the field of health administration are numerous. Medical facilities of all sizes require a business manager to run the day-to-day operations of the site. Depending on the nature of the facility, the health administrator is responsible for making the operation run smoothly and professionally. Health administrators may work in small medical offices, where they are responsible for all billing, scheduling, ordering, and managing of office staff. Health administrators in larger hospitals are much more specialized, and can work in a variety of fields, including IT, accounting, marketing, operations, and physical plant. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that this field will maintain steady growth over the next several years.

Health administration degree programs are normally found at the bachelor and master’s level. Coursework at the bachelor’s level includes classes in management, finance, human resources, and information systems. Master’s programs often provide more training and feature curriculums that focus on advanced topics including ethics, legal, and self-directed research.

Associate Degrees in Health Administration

Brookline College: AS in Health Care Administration
Carrington College California: AAS in Health Care Administration
California Coast University: AS in Health Care Administration
Hodges University: AS in Health Administration
Ivy Bridge College: ABA in Healthcare Administration
Pima Medical Institute: AAS in Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix: AA in Health Care Administration

Bachelor Degrees in Health Administration

Ashford University: BA in Health Care Administration
Bellevue University: BS in Healthcare Management Degree Completion
California Coast University: BS in Health Care Administration
California InterContinental University: BBA in Healthcare Administration
Central Christian Colleges of Kansas: BS in Healthcare Administration – Health Information Management
Central Christian Colleges of Kansas: BS in Healthcare Administration – Medical Practice Management
Grand Canyon University: BS in Health Care Administration
Hodges University: BS in Health Administration
Kaplan University: BS in Health Care Administration
Mid-America Christian University: BS in Health Care Administration
Mid-America Christian University: BS in Health Care Administration and Ethics
New England College: BS in Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix: BS in Health Administration – Emergency Management
University of Phoenix: BS in Health Administration – Health Information Systems
University of Phoenix: BS in Health Administration – Health Management
University of Phoenix: BS in Health Administration – Long Term Care

Top Online Surgical Technician Degree Programs

Like many other technician and assistant fields, few schools offer distance learning programs specifically for becoming a Surgical Technician. In many cases though, students start with an undergraduate degree in healthcare and receive on-the-job training later. Click through the following links to request more information on the programs from each school.

AAS in Medical Assisting AAS in Health IT AAS in Human Services	Kaplan University — Apply for this school's associate degree in Medical Assisting to achieve a strong foundation in surgical technology. This course is ideal for a fast and flexible solution to your online degree as you earn an entry-level education that concentrates on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures. Kaplan also offers degrees in human services and health information technology.
AS in Medical Assisting AA in Health Services	Keiser University — For working adults who need a flexible class schedule, Keiser's associate's degree in medical assisting may be the ideal program for aspiring surgical techs. In most cases, this program can be completed within one year and should provide all the training needed to begin a career as a healthcare professional. Kesier also offers an AA degree in health services administration.
AS in Health IT BS in Health IT	DeVry University — For aspiring surgical technicians who want a bigger role in patient data management, DeVry University's associate's degree in health information technology prepares students to learn application systems and work with managing electronic health information databases. (A bachelor's degree in this subject is also available.) HIT professsionals work with nurse, doctors, and other health care providers.
BS in Health Care Mgmt	Harrison College — Harrison College has an online program for students interested in becoming surgical technicians for a Bachelors of Science in Health Care Management; both of which are accredited. These programs are a perfect choice for students seeking to jump-start their careers and enter the workforce with the knowledge needed to succeed.
AS in Allied Health Science	South University — Try on South University's associate degree in Allied Health Science for size. This online program provides students with the information and training needed to begin a career in surgical technology, as it is designed to expose students to a broad education in general studies combined with an emphasis on life science subjects such as anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, and pathophysiology.
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