Healthcare Administration Certificate (Online)

Overview

The Certificate in Healthcare Administration is a post-associate degree program, and requires an approved associate degree in a healthcare-related field and a 2.0 GPA. Courses in the certificate program establish the legal, financial, managerial, and industry foundation needed to begin a leadership role in healthcare. Personally and financially rewarding jobs are available in management and administration, and these positions are expected to grow. 

Course Sequences and Prerequisites

Healthcare Administration Certificate

This a post-associate degree certificate program. 

Course Sequence:

HSP 3010	Legal Considerations in Healthcare	3
HSP 3020	Economics and Finance in Healthcare	3
HSP 4020	Planning and Assessment in Health Professions	3
HSP 4040	Professional Development and Supervision in Healthcare	3
HSP 4050	Strategic Leadership and Management in Healthcare	3
HSP 4060	Quality Analysis and Risk Management in Healthcare	3

Program of Study

While the college makes every effort to avoid schedule changes, the college may cancel courses or alter course schedules without prior notification.

Professional Courses

HSP 3010	Legal Considerations in Healthcare	3
HSP 3020	Economics and Finance in Healthcare	3
HSP 4020	Planning and Assessment in Health Professions	3
HSP 4040	Professional Development and Supervision in Healthcare	3
HSP 4050	Strategic Leadership and Management in Healthcare	3
HSP 4060	Quality Analysis and Risk Management in Healthcare	3

Total: 18 credits

Students are required to take courses in the sequence in which they are offered. Students are awarded the certificate after meeting the criteria below: 

• Successful completion of the certificate program as prescribed by the college
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher
• A minimum grade of C (2.0) in all healthcare administration courses
• Completion of all Healthcare Administration Certificate program requirements within one year of enrollment at the college