Health Services Management

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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
Degree Type: Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Total Credit Hours: 60

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About This Program

Our Health Services Management program will teach you how to plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of health care. You will learn about evolving health care systems, technological innovations and today’s regulatory environment. As our program prepares you to transfer to a four-year college, you will develop administrative, technical, problem-solving and human relations skills, and prepare to become an effective health care manager. Part of your focus during the program will be investigating the social, political, economic and financial issues that affect health care. This cross-section of focal points will teach you to differentiate between payment systems, prepare and manage budgets, conduct financial analyses, develop coding and reimbursement policies, and define the major types of health care reimbursement methods.

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Semester 1

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
AH 103 - Medical Terminology	3 credits	Required for BIOL 109.	Major Course
ENGL 101 - English Composition I or ENGL 101H - English Composition I (Honors)	3 credits	Required to receive a grade of "C" or better to register for ENGL 102	Writing, Research, Info Lit 1
CIS 103 - Introduction to Information Technology	3 credits	Students must earn a grade of "C" or better	Technological Competency
FNMT 118 - Intermediate Algebra	3 credits	Prerequisite to MATH 150 and MATH 251 that must be completed within first 24 credits of the program.	Quantitative Reasoning
BIOL 109 - Anatomy and Physiology I	4 credits	Prerequisite for BIOL 110. Must receive a grade of "C" or better to be eligible for transfer to four-year university. Required in transfer programs. Students should visit the science-learning lab for support.	Scientific Reasoning

Notes:

This program is designed to provide students with the option of entering the workforce or transferring to a bachelor's degree program after earning their associate degree
Make sure you discuss your first semester schedule and your educational plan with an advisor or counselor when you register

Semester 2

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
ENGL 102 - The Research Paper or ENGL 102H - The Research Paper (Honors)	3 credits	ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better is prerequisite.	Writing, Research, Info Lit 2 Major Course
MATH 150-Introductory Data Analysis or MATH 251-Statistics for Science	3 credits or 4 credits	Must earn a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite for AH 222 and AH 224. Math placement of FNMT 118 with grade of "C" or better or MATH 161 placement.	Major Course
BIOL 110-Anatomy and Physiology II	4 credits	BIOL 109 with a grade of "C" or better is prerequisite.	Major Course
AH 112-Medical Administrative Procedures	3 credits	Must earn a grade of "C" or better.	Major Course
AH 116 - Therapeutic Communication	3 credits	Must earn a grade of "C" or better.	Oral Communication/Creative Expression Major Course Meets American/Global Diversity Requirement

Notes:

Don’t forget to meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Now is a good time to start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship— You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships
Visit Career Connections to learn about internships and your future career possibilities

Semester 3

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
AH 120-Reimbursement Methodologies in Health Care	3 credits	Must earn a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite course for AH 222.	Major Course
AH 204-Medical Law and Ethics	3 credits	Must earn a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite for AH 222, AH 224 and AH 260. ENGL 101 is course prerequisite.	Major Course
ACCT 101 - Financial Accounting or ACCT 111 - Business Accounting	4 credits	Must earn a grade of "C" or better to be eligible for transfer to four-year university.	Major Course
ANTH 112 - Cultural Anthropology or GEOG 103 - Introduction to Human Geography or SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors)	3 credits		Cultural Analysis & Interpretation
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication or HIST 150 - History of American Health Care or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or PHIL 111 - Critical Thinking or PHIL 211 - Ethical Problems or SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish for Healthcare I	3 credits

Notes:

Meet with an advisor and review this schedule when registering for your classes
Make sure you are using Starfish Connect to track and improve your grades
Stay on the path to success: take advantage of academic support services offered by Counseling the Learning Labs, Academic Advising and more
Start financial planning for next semester:
- Manage your financial aid
- Take advantage of our payment plans and know the payment deadlines
- Apply for a scholarship—You only have to complete one application to be considered for all available scholarships

Semester 4

Course Number and Name	Credits	Advisory Notes	Course Type
PH 222 - Health Care Policy and Administration	3 credits	Must receive a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisites: AH 204 with grade of "C" or better	Major Course
AH 224 - Current Issues and Trends in Health Care	3 credits	Must receive a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisites: AH 204 with grade of "C" or better; MATH 150 or MATH 251 with grade of "C" or better.	Major Course
AH 260 - Supervisory Management in Health Care	3 credits	Must receive a grade of "C" or better. Prerequisite: AH 204 with grade of "C" or better.	Major Course
ENGL 115 - Public Speaking or ENGL 117 - Group and Team Communication or ENGL 118 - Intercultural Communication or HIST 150 - History of American Health Care or HUM 101 - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century or HUM 101H - Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (Honors) or PHIL 111 - Critical Thinking or SPAN 111 - Elementary Spanish for Healthcare I	3 credits		Social Science

Notes:

If this is your final semester! Don’t forget to complete your graduation application.
Meet with an advisor when registering for your classes
Take advantage of our scholarship opportunities for transferring students and apply for a scholarship

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Launch Your Career in Health Services Management

Administrative Services Manager – est. salary $125,651
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants – est. salary $39,939
Medical and Health Service Manager – est. salary $120,281*

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**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$97,100

Median Salary of Medical and Health Services Managers

3,179

Number of Jobs in the Region

+9.3%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Medical and Health Services Managers

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Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Starting Pay: $61,178

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Typical Tasks

Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
Direct or conduct recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel.
Develop and implement organizational policies and procedures for the facility or medical unit.
Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.

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