Online Associate Degree in Health Administration Services
Associate of Science in Health Administration Services
The Associate of Science in Health Administration Services (ASHAS) program at CTU is designed to provide training in the principles and techniques used in the administrative side of the healthcare industry. The program offers instruction in several areas, including healthcare finance, human resources, healthcare administration, reimbursement systems and healthcare records, as well as regulatory, ethical and legal issues affecting healthcare organizations.
Relevant Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation
CTU is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission www.hlcommission.org
CLASSES START
- January 02, 2024
- February 06, 2024
- March 19, 2024
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Program Overview
The Associate of Science in Health Administration Services (ASHAS) program at CTU is designed to provide principles and techniques used in the administrative side of the healthcare industry. The program offers instruction in several areas, including healthcare finance, human resources, healthcare administration, reimbursement systems and healthcare records, as well as regulatory, ethical and legal issues affecting healthcare organizations.
This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.
ASHAS Program Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the organization, structure and operation of the U.S. healthcare system and challenges in serving the needs of various population groups
- Discuss business principles related to the administrative services of healthcare organizations
- Describe the purpose of healthcare delivery models
- Recognize software applications commonly found in healthcare administration sectors
- Summarize ethical and legal principals related to healthcare administration services.
- Demonstrate equity, inclusion and diversity in the delivery of health administration services.
Health Studies Mission Statement
Health Studies at CTU is dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the relevant principles and competencies to empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue leadership roles and career pathways in an evolving healthcare field.
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Degree Requirements
Courses: General Education
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours COMS102 Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence 4.5 COMS105 Interpersonal Communications 4.5 ENGL104 Introductory Written Communication 4.5 ENGL105 Professional Written Communications 4.5 MATH102 Introduction to College Math 4.5 MATH106 Algebra for Business 4.5 HIST101 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century 4.5 SCI101 Introduction to the Sciences 4.5 SCI103 Science and Technology- Laboratory Course 1.5 SCI201 Environmental Science and Sustainability 4.5 SOCL102 Introductory Sociology 4.5 Total Credit Hours: 46.5 Courses: Core
CreditsCourse Title Course Description Credit Hours HSS100 Introduction to IT in Healthcare 4.0 HSS103 Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems 4 HSS110 Concepts in Healthcare Organizations 4 HSS121 Medical Terminology 4 HSS210 Fundamentals of Reimbursement in Healthcare 4 HSS215 Software Applications in Healthcare: Virtual Learning Experience 4 HSS261 Ethics in Healthcare 4.5 HSS295 Capstone in Health Administration Services 4 MGM255 Management Fundamentals 4 UNIV104 Academic and Career Success 4.5 or HUMNELE Humanities Elective 4.5 UNIV201 Career Planning and Management 4 Total Credit Hours: 45 Total Credit Hours: 91.5
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Admission Requirements
Note: Graduates of the ASHAS program are encouraged to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification examination offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This exam is voluntary, but passing it can be a further indication that a graduate is capable of performing the tasks necessary to keep offices and clinics of physicians running smoothly. CTU cannot guarantee that graduates of this program will be eligible to take third-party certification examinations. Certification requirements for taking and passing these exams are controlled by outside entities and are subject to change without notice to CTU.
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FAQs
CTU's Associate of Science in Health Administration Services (ASHAS) Degree Program is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant for pursuing potential opportunities in the workforce. This associate degree program emphasizes training in the principles and techniques used in the administrative side of the healthcare industry. Students may receive instruction in several areas, including healthcare finance, human resources, healthcare administration, reimbursement systems, and healthcare records, as well as regulatory, ethical, and legal issues affecting healthcare organizations.
As you work to complete your ASHAS, you will be immersed in courses where you may study these topics and much more: the health insurance industry and healthcare reimbursement; the role of ethics in healthcare delivery; and business management structures.
Courses for the ASHAS start online approximately every five weeks. Completion of the CTU admissions process will depend on how quickly you complete the steps in the CTU online application process. You may complete the application process over the phone with an advisor or you may go online. Once you’ve completed the online application, you may hear from an advisor within the following 24 hours to discuss the next steps toward starting your degree program.
The ASHAS degree program consists of 91.5 credits. You may be eligible for transfer credit, which is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. By completing and passing CTU Fast Track™ exams you can receive college credit for what you already know—allowing you to complete your degree program up to 30% faster.1
1 The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition towards the full cost of a degree program depends on the number of CTU Fast Track™ exams successfully passed. Fast Track program credits are non-transferable. Not all programs are eligible for possible 30% reduction in time and money. Courses eligible are subject to change. Students should not rely on potential Fast Track savings or eligibility when making an enrollment decision.
Through innovative industry-relevant curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, you will study through classroom learning and hands-on experience that aligns to industry standards and helps you work to develop skills that are applicable to the needs of entry-level roles and career pathways in an evolving healthcare field.