Health Care Administration Program

Health Care Administration

“Our program prepares students interested in managing healthcare organizations with the expertise necessary to be successful in the rapidly expanding healthcare industry!�

Health Care Administration The Associates Degree in Health Care Administration program provides instruction in basic health care administration competencies. As a student, you will become proficient in the use of computer software applications necessary to succeed in a management environment including electronic medical records.

The objective of the program is to prepare you academically and professionally while developing the social and economic attitudes which the College deems necessary for entry-level employment positions such as medical office managers, assistant managers to physician offices, supervisors in a variety of healthcare settings such as assisted living residences, nursing homes, hospitals, dental facilities, or occupational health practices, to name just a few. The Associates Degree is designed to provide a foundation that will enable you to seek and apply for management roles in your healthcare specialty. Additionally, as a graduate you will use your knowledge and leadership abilities to address a wide variety of issues in your specialty as well as broader public issues.

Job Outlook

Application Process

Employment of Health Care administrators is expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2016 as the health care industry continues to expand.

Although hospitals are expected to continue to be the major employers of Health Care administrators, employment is expected to grow faster in medical offices, specialty and surgical practice centers.

Interested candidates should apply early. Applications can be made in person at 4242 South Sheridan or by contacting an Admissions team member at 918.610.0027 or via email at admissions@communitycarecollege.edu. Log on to www.communitycarecollege.edu for an online application.

Online Program • 21 month program and classes begin every week • Associates Courses Online

Degree Program

The degree program is designed to provide a foundation that will enable degree holders to seek and apply for management roles in their specialties.

Financial Assistance • Pell Grant and Federal Student Loans are available to those who qualify • Private Lenders • Voc-Rehab, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Workforce Oklahoma and Veteran’s Education

Entrance Requirements

Working Conditions Health Care administrators usually work in comfortable private offices. They spend a considerable amount of time walking to consult with coworkers. Some travel may be necessary.

Physical Requirements Physical requirements can vary from sedentary to heavy activity depending upon whether Health Care administrators are performing administrative or clinical procedures.

Hearing If hearing impaired, must possess reasonable alternative communication skills.

Speech Must demonstrate ability to functionally express self orally and/or in writing.

Vision Must possess normal vision or correctable to within normal ranges.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Mental & Emotional Requirements

• Admittance Essay

Because Health Care administrators deal with the public, they must be neat and well-groomed, and have a courteous, pleasant manner. Health Service administrators must be able to communicate well with coworkers. They must respect the confidential nature of medical and health information.

Community Care College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and is Licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools and is recognized by the United States Department of Education and authorized by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to offer Associate Degrees.

Disclosures regarding the College’s programs related to consumer information/gainful employment are provided for each eligible program at http://www.collegesooner.com/consumer-information/ Community Care College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital or veteran status, or qualified disability.