Associate's - Health Care Administration
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associate of Arts degree with a range of concentrations in business, criminal justice, education, health and human services, information technology, and more. The curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration is the study of health care organizations, roles of health care workers, public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of health care. The current strengths, weaknesses, and challenges of the U.S. health care system are discussed. Students also critically examine the current state of health and disease, health care’s laws and ethics, the psychology of health, and financial operations of the health care system.
Nine weeks in length, Axia College courses are offered in pairs, or "blocks," designed to complement each other. In these courses, emphasis alternates weekly between reading and online discussion one week and a work project the next.
The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
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While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
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High school diploma or GED. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
You may be able to convert previous college credits or corporate training into college credit at University of Phoenix. We evaluate courses taken at regionally- or nationally-accredited colleges and universities. |
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Associate's - Health Care Administration/Medical Records
The Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration with an emphasis on Medical Records (AA in Health Care Administration - Medical Records) offered by the University of Phoenix Online is intended to be a beginning step for those who wish to work in the healthcare industry but are currently interested in employment in those parts of the industry involving medical records and medical recordkeeping. It lays the groundwork for further learning within the healthcare industry by providing a deep understanding of disease and medical terminology and common treatments. Such information is essential for anyone looking to enter the healthcare industry even if they do not intend to work with patients or treatments.
The majority of the course, however, is dedicated to medical records, as indicated by the title. There is an emphasis on what these records mean, how to obtain them, how to keep them updated, and how to protect the privacy of patients while providing important information to doctors and nurses. There are also a number of courses regarding commonly used medical recordkeeping software, to increase the student's familiarity with existing systems and programs. This course is available as an interactive online course.
For program disclosure information, click here.
While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.
| Concentration |
Medical Records |
| Prereq Degree |
High school diploma or GED. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
You may be able to convert previous college credits or corporate training into college credit at University of Phoenix. We evaluate courses taken at regionally- or nationally-accredited colleges and universities. |
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