Earn Your Degree Online

Indian River State College leverages new opportunities for flexible, web-based course delivery, providing online access to academic programs for campus-based students, as well as off-campus and distance students.

IRSC offers hundreds of individual web-based courses and twelve web-based degrees; among these are the A.S. Degree in Health Information Technology and the coursework for the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. In-person, clinical components are required.

IRSC Online courses and degree programs are nationally certified through Quality Matters (QM) and created with a consistent format, so students can focus on learning and easily navigate through the material.

Upon successful completion of the Health Navigator Specialist Certificate, students seek employment in various areas including hospitals, long-term care facilities and private home care. Health navigators work in a non-clinical role as the liaison between patients and providers to ensure that patients and families receive proper care, access to appropriate resources and optimal health outcomes. * Recent graduate outcome data. Not a guarantee.

“I want to lead change in the healthcare world. My goal is to become a hospital CEO.”

Health Services Management

Requires 2.5 or higher GPA

Health services managers are trained as entry-level health professionals to generally coordinate the front office operations for a clinic or physician’s office. Typical duties include working with the public to set appointments, maintain confidential medical records, and facilitate some billing or accounting functions. Salaries vary depending on a candidate’s work history and degree.

Healthcare Management (B.S. Degree)

Requires 2.5 or higher GPA

Healthcare managers are trained to plan, direct and coordinate medical and health services. They keep healthcare operations running smoothly by making decisions, solving problems, monitoring resources, analyzing information, implementing healthcare programs and coordinating the work of others.

Healthcare managers typically seek employment in a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, public health agency, long-term care facility or laboratory.

“Indian River State College has smaller-size classes and blended classes, and the professors take the time to get to know you as a person.”

David Forest, Alumnus Director of Rehab Services, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute