Associate of Science in Health Administration Services

Colorado Technical University’s Associate of Science in Health Administration Services (AHAS) program is designed to help students become familiar with the healthcare delivery system and develop supervision and interpersonal skills, which are essential when starting out and advancing in this growing field. Ultimately, students should acquire a well-rounded understanding of healthcare finance, human resources, healthcare administration, reimbursement systems and healthcare records, as well as regulatory, ethical and legal issues affecting healthcare organizations.

While our emphasis is on teaching administrative skills that can help you get started in the field of healthcare administration, this program can also give you the foundation needed to continue on for a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services Administration. In addition, the AHAS program is designed to prepare students to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)* exam.

One of the benefits of the AHAS program is the Career Advantage Program. The Career Advantage Program (CAP) is designed exclusively for AHAS students to facilitate better career planning, decision making and employment opportunities. CAP provides a variety of innovative ways for students to investigate their desired career field and interact with professionals working in healthcare and related occupations.

  • Explain the regulatory, ethical and legal issues facing the healthcare industry
  • Apply appropriate concepts and principles of healthcare administration to participate in ethical decision making
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately use computer application software
  • Communicate professionally while maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards
  • Demonstrate skills that reflect critical and creative thinking regarding human resource issues
  • Discuss the components and purpose of healthcare records
  • Discuss the reimbursement systems in healthcare

CTU's Associate of Science in Health Administration Services is offered in hybrid format that incorporates both courses taken through our Virtual Campus and courses taken at one of the ground campuses identified below. Core courses in the hybrid offering include:

  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems
  • Healthcare Legal Concepts
  • Healthcare Statistics and Research
  • Concepts in Healthcare Organizations
  • Medical Terminology
  • Technological Applications in Healthcare Organizations
  • Fundamentals of Reimbursement in Healthcare
  • Spreadsheet Fundamentals
  • Management Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Project Management
  • Career Planning and Exploration
  • Career and Employment Management

CTU's Associate of Science in Health Administration Services is also offered 100% online. Core courses offered through our Virtual Campus include:

  • Anatomy and Physiology I
  • Anatomy and Physiology II
  • Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems
  • Healthcare Legal Concepts
  • Healthcare Statistics and Research
  • Concepts in Healthcare Organizations
  • Medical Terminology
  • Technological Applications in Healthcare Organizations
  • Fundamentals of Reimbursement in Healthcare
  • Spreadsheet Fundamentals
  • Management Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Project Management

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This program is available at the following campuses** and/or online:

*Certificate available through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) www.nhanow.com/med_admin.html. CTU does not guarantee third-party certifications.  Certification requirements for taking and passing certification examinations are not controlled by CTU but by outside agencies and are subject to change by the agencies without notice to CTU.  Therefore, CTU cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take certification examinations, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

**Students may be required to complete some or all coursework for the program via Virtual Campus delivery

 

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