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Health services provides many people with the health care they need every day. There are many careers to choose from in the health field. Students may wish to become nurses, doctors, medical assistants, medical technicians, counselors, health care administrators, health care managers, or work in medical filing and scheduling. Every job within the medical field makes patient care more efficient. Since the health field is growing so rapidly due to a growing population and advances in technology, many new positions are opening up each day. Students will be able to find work in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, rehabilitation centers, community centers, hospice, or by working in the homes of those who can no longer take care of themselves.
Courses that students will have to take in order to earn their degree include: medical terminology, first aid, ethics and policies, health care management, biology, chemistry, math, and other courses that pertain to specific areas that students are interested in pursuing. As technology continues to help the medical community, more courses will be introduced that will explain how equipment is used to save the lives of others. Students will also have to take computer science courses, and systems management courses so that they will be able to update information and maintain current information.
Working in health services will allow people to be promoted to other positions during their career. Some students will return to school in order to earn another degree. They may want to be promoted into management and will need to learn other skills that will be necessary. These skills will help them become better leaders, and better at handling issues that will occur. Knowing about the health care industry and about business management will help a person succeed in most management positions and will allow them to make decisions that will benefit patients that are in their care.
Certificate Programs
Diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding from Herzing College
Obtaining a Diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding from the online program of Herzing College gives the student the preparation needed to enter into this medical field in an entry level coder in a hospital, doctor's office, or clinic. Students… Additional Information »
Associates Programs
AAS in Office Systems - Medical Office from Rasmussen College
The AAS in Office Systems - Medical Office allows students interested in an office career or position in a healthcare facility, hospital, community based facility or private physician's office to learn the specific office systems used in these work environments.… Additional Information »
AAS in Medical Transcription from Rasmussen College
The AAS in Medical Transcription teaches the specialized skills needed to successfully work in the field of medical transcription. Students will learn software applications in transcription, medical terminology, correct format for transcribed medical… Additional Information »
AS in Medical Billing and Coding from Stonecliffe College
The ASMBC program offered by Stonecliffe College Online is a completely online program which may be completed in as little as 15 months. In this accelerated plan, students have the opportunity to complete two courses during each 5 1/2 week session. Students… Additional Information »
AAS in Medical Office Management from Kaplan University Online
Further your career by pursuing an AAS in Medical Office Management from Kaplan University. Medical office management requires skills and knowledge that can only be required through post secondary education. At Kaplan University, you will find online… Additional Information »
Bachelors Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Administration from Keiser University Online
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Arts in health will gain a complete understanding of the many issues that face health care managers and supervisors in the health care system. Graduates will be well prepared for a career in management in physicians… Additional Information »
Bachelor of Health Services Administration - Accelerated Program from Baker College Online
The accelerated program with a Bachelor of health services administration is designed for those students that have already completed at least sixty semester hours in health services training or have completed an Associates degree in health services.… Additional Information »
BS in Human Services - Management from Upper Iowa University
A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services in Management is the specialty field that deals with services to humanity. This program teaches students the necessary skills and knowledge they need to join this industry. It integrates practical and… Additional Information »
BS in Human Services from Thomas Edison State College
Thomas Edison State College offers a BS in Human Services for students employed in direct human services. The 121-hour program includes 48 credit hours of general education, 54 credit hours of concentration in human services, including a 33 hour specialization,… Additional Information »
Masters Programs
Master of Health Service Administration from Strayer University Online
This degree program is designed for those who are already working in the health care industry. Learning advanced business methods, health care procedures, and gaining the knowledge of how technology is changing the health care industry will prepare students… Additional Information »
MPA in Health and Human Services from Upper Iowa University
A career in health and human services requires people who are able to communicate with the public, follow policies and procedures that are in place, review and change current policies that are no longer working, and be able to ensure proper patient care… Additional Information »
MBA Programs
Newsweek MBA International Health Care from Kaplan University Online
If you have a bachelor’s degree in statistics, finance, economics or accounting, apply for the Newsweek MBA program in International Health Care from Kaplan University today. The classes are theoretical and practical in nature and will teach you how… Additional Information »
PhD Programs
PhD in Health Services from Walden University
Providing health services to those who are in need is becoming increasingly more difficult as there aren’t enough people working in health services to supply the demand. Students who want to help others by providing better health care services should… Additional Information »
