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 A Career as a Health Services Manager!
Our Associate Degree in Health Services Management program was designed with you in mind. The Associate Degree in Health Services Management program is self-paced allowing you to complete it according to your own schedule. You can review lessons as many times as you want, reinforcing the material until you have a solid understanding of it.
Once you enroll, you can get started right way! Courses are released one by one to ensure you properly retain the information.
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What courses are in the Associate Degree in Health Services Management program?
The following courses are included in the Associate Degree in Health Services Management program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Associate Degree in Health Services Management program has a total of 60 credit hours.
| BUS 100 |
Skills for Success |
3 Credit Hours |
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This course is designed to strengthen students study skills and learn effective strategies to increase performance and success in college. Students learn how to use their learning styles to tailor their approach to learning, process information more efficiently, manage time effectively, set goals, increase concentration, increase motivation, reduce stress and procrastination, read college textbooks more effectively, take notes, prepare for tests, and perform well on different kinds of test.
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| Eng 201 |
English Composition |
3 Credit Hours |
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This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to write clearly. Emphasis is on effective writing and revising techniques including purpose, organization, and mechanics. Various modes and strategies of descriptive, narrative and illustrative essays are covered. A research paper is included in this course.
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| HSM 201 |
Introduction to Health Services |
3 Credit Hours |
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An overview of the health care system and its functions today. The course focuses on the different components of the industry and how the nation’s health care system is structured. In addition insurance and reimbursement mechanisms and regulatory and planning mechanisms are covered.
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| MED 102 |
Medical Terminology |
3 Credit Hours |
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An exploration of the systems of the human
body including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary
systems, as well as reproductive, integumentary, blood/lymph, endocrine and nervous systems
and how they relate to each other. In addition, some of the most common diseases and
disorders affecting these systems and the treatments for them are discussed.
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| MED 104 |
Medical Office Procedures |
4 Credit Hours |
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Administrative procedures utilized in a
healthcare office setting covering communications, appointment scheduling and record keeping.
Students utilize Medisoft, medical office software, for patient account transactions.
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| BUS 201 |
Introduction to Business |
3 Credit Hours |
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An overview of the basic functions of business and how they interrelate. Topics covered include fundamentals of economics, global business, e-business, entrepreneurship, human resources, marketing, management, finance and investment.
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| COM 101 |
Interpersonal Communications |
4 Credit Hours |
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An introduction
to successful communication skills utilized in a healthcare environment including verbal and
nonverbal communication, listening skills and issues related to allied health.
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| MED 103 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
4 Credit Hours |
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A comprehensive study of the structure
and function of the human body systems. Students will understand the components of each
system, and how systems relate to each other. Special emphasis is on the musculoskeletal,
cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and reproductive (male and female)
systems.
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| MED 201 |
Medical Law and Ethics |
3 Credit Hours |
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This course provides an overview of the
laws and ethics needed to give competent, compassionate care to patients that is within
acceptable legal and ethical boundaries. This course can serve as a guide to help resolve the
many legal and ethical questions a health care practitioner will face in the work environment.
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| PSY 101 |
Introduction To Psychology |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the theories and
methodological approaches to psychology. Topics include psychological bases of behavior,
learning, memory, social behavior, personality, motivation, emotion, human development and
abnormal behavior.
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| BUS 202 |
Principles of Management |
4 Credit Hours |
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The study of management theory and applications related to the manager’s role in a global business environment. Topics include strategic planning, organizational structure and design, motivating employee performance, decision making, nature of leadership and entrepreneurship. Prerequisite: BUS 201.
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| HST 200 |
American History |
3 Credit Hours |
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A survey of United States history from 1500 – 1877. |
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| MTH 101 |
Principles of Mathematics |
3 Credit Hours |
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An overview of mathematical skills used in the field of business including calculation of simple interest, percentages, commissions, payroll, and other selected topics.
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| MCB 102-D |
Medical Coding I Degree |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the field of medical coding and
compliance for physician practices. Course provides practice in linking diagnosis and procedure
codes correctly utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. |
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| ACC 101 |
Introduction to Accounting |
3 Credit Hours |
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A survey of financial accounting and reporting including accounting terminology and concepts, tax and payroll requirements, and financial statements. Prerequisite: MTH 101. |
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| BUS 203 |
Human Resource Management |
4 Credit Hours |
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The study of human resource management issues and skills needed for effective performance by managers and employees. The focus of the course is on recruiting, performance management, training and development, disciplining employees, compensation, incentives and rewards, career planning and employee benefits. Prerequisite: BUS 201. |
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| HST 201 |
American History II |
3 Credit Hours |
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A survey of United States history since 1877 focusing on the social, political, and historical forces that have shaped the United States. Prerequisite: HST 200.
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| MCB 103-D |
Medical Coding II Degree |
3 Credit Hours |
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A study of outpatient medical coding
procedures utilizing the CPT and ICD-9-CM. Practice in coding diagnoses and procedures for
patient account records. Prerequisite: MCB 102-D |
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| TRN 101 |
Beginning Medical Transcription |
4 Credit Hours |
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The study of medical
transcription and its practical application to comprehensive dictation including chart notes,
history and physicals, emergency room reports, consultations, initial office evaluations and
discharge summaries.
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