AS-HTMG - AS in Health Services Management

The Associate of Science in Health Services Management prepares students for entry-level administrative and supervisory roles within the rapidly growing healthcare industry. This program combines foundational business knowledge with specialized coursework in healthcare operations, compliance, communication, and organizational effectiveness, equipping graduates to support the delivery of efficient, ethical, and patient-centered care.

Students gain an understanding of the healthcare system through courses such as Introduction to Health Care (HSA1100), Health Information and Delivery Systems (HIM1000), and Community Health Issues (HSA2200/HSA2204), which explore healthcare structures, information flow, population health concerns, and the roles of various healthcare professionals. Medical Terminology (HSC1531) provides students with the language essential for communicating within clinical and administrative environments.

Legal and regulatory knowledge is strengthened through Health Care and Legal Compliance (HIM1012), where students study patient rights, confidentiality, compliance requirements, and healthcare laws. Students also develop an understanding of financial operations through Economic Dynamics and Reimbursement Strategies in Healthcare (HIM2922/HIM2279) and Economics (ECO2013), learning how reimbursement models, economic forces, and resource allocation impact healthcare organizations.

The program incorporates key business and management principles through Introduction to Business (GEB1011), Management (MAN2021), Organizational Behavior (MNA2100), Introduction to Human Resources (MAN2300), and Business Ethics (GEB2430). These courses prepare students to supervise staff, understand workplace behavior, make ethical decisions, and contribute to organizational performance. Business Communications (OST2335) and Customer Service (MNA1161) build essential communication and service skills necessary for interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Personal Finance (FIN2100) supports students ability to make informed financial decisions both personally and professionally.

Graduates of the A.S. in Health Services Management are prepared for administrative, supervisory, and support positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, physician practices, insurance companies, and other healthcare settings. The program provides a strong foundation in healthcare systems, business processes, ethical practices, and communication‚ skills essential for advancing in the healthcare management field or continuing into related bachelors degree programs.

Career Outlook ‚ A.S. in Health Services Management

Students will demonstrate the ability to apply customer service skills, analyze economic and financial information, and assist in coordinating health information and community health initiatives to contribute to quality care and organizational efficiency.

Entry-level employment opportunities include positions such as:

· Medical Office Administrator or Coordinator

· Patient Services Representative

· Health Unit Coordinator

· Medical Records or Health Information Assistant

· Insurance Claims and Authorization Specialist

· Scheduling and Admissions Coordinator

· Practice Management Assistant

· Patient Financial Services or Billing Support Specialist

The programs blend of business principles and healthcare-specific knowledge enables graduates to work in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, behavioral health agencies, insurance companies, and public health organizations. As graduates gain experience, they may progress into roles such as office manager, health services supervisor, department coordinator, or compliance and reimbursement specialist.