Healthcare Administration Certificate
Credits: 15 Credits (630 Clock Hours)
Self-Paced: 8-month completion deadline
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The undergraduate certificate in Health Care Administration program at Washington Technical Institute is designed to prepare learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the healthcare industry.
Key program features include:
- Comprehensive overview of the nation’s healthcare system, including its history, current state, and future direction
- Examination of social and political influences on today’s perception of the healthcare system, such as healthcare policy, insurance, and access to care
- Introduction to laws and ethics involved in the healthcare industry, including HIPAA, patient rights, and medical malpractice
In addition to the foundational knowledge of the healthcare industry, the Health Care Administration certificate program also provides practical skills and training in areas such as:
- Health care management principles and practices, including financial management and resource allocation
- Health care operations management, including quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement
- Health care marketing and communication, including public relations, advertising, and patient education
- Health care human resources management, including recruitment, retention, and employee relations
By completing the Health Care Administration certificate program, learners will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry, along with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a variety of roles.
Students will complete the following courses to earn the Undergraduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration:
HCA-101: Health Information Management
HCA-102: Ethics of Health Care
HCA-103: Medical Coding
MED-C201: Anatomy & Physiology
MED-C202: Medical Terminology
Job Outlook
Excellent. There are many employment opportunities for healthcare administrators. Hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, surgical facilities, rehabilitation centers, emergency clinics. All healthcare settings need medical practitioners, but they also need highly trained managers and administrators.
As the healthcare industry expands to accommodate new treatments and an aging population, the demand for medical health services managers is set to explode. The US Department of Labor forecasts 20% job growth in this field by 2026*, which is several times higher than the average growth rate for all occupations.
*A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state.
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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.
We have partnered with the Meritize Platform to provide our students with financing options to fund your education. With a Meritize Loan, you can get credit for your merit and potentially improve your loan options by sharing your academic history or military background, if approved, full deferment during school is available for certain products.
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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning
