Healthcare Administration, A.S.
Start your healthcare management career with TCC's Healthcare Administration degree. Learn important skills to succeed in the fast-growing healthcare field.
About Careers in Healthcare Administration
Imagine helping people feel safe and supported during some of the most stressful times of their lives, even if you’re not a nurse or doctor. A career in healthcare administration lets you shape the systems, policies, and teams that ensure patients receive excellent care and attention, touching lives behind the scenes.
Some of the skills you learn include:
- Healthcare law, ethics, and regulatory compliance
- How to manage electronic health records and healthcare information systems
- Finance and accounting principles in healthcare settings
- Administrative and management skills to support effective healthcare delivery
A rewarding career with room to grow:
- Impact patient care: Improve healthcare systems, operations, and the patient experience to make each patient feel cared for and supported
- Explore diverse careers: Work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, insurance companies, or government agencies
- Advance your future: Gain a versatile skillset that supports mobility and growth in healthcare administration
- Do meaningful work: Contribute to healthier communities and improved patient well-being
Healthcare Administration Program Details
Our Healthcare Administration program gets you ready for entry-level jobs in the fast-growing healthcare field. You'll learn about managing healthcare services, basic business skills, and clear communication. Graduates can work in places like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and insurance companies.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of healthcare systems and apply effective financial management techniques, including budgeting, financial reporting, and reimbursement processes, to ensure efficient operation within various healthcare settings.
- Apply essential administrative and managerial skills, including strategic planning and organizational behavior to effectively manage healthcare operations and resources.
- Interpret and apply healthcare laws, regulations, and ethical standards while implementing quality improvement and patient safety initiatives to enhance care and compliance within healthcare organizations.
- Utilize health information systems and technologies, such as electronic health records (EHRs), to manage and secure patient data accurately and effectively.
- Exhibit strong communications and leadership skills to effectively manage teams, resolve conflicts, and integrate patient-centered care principles
- Interpret research, analyze data, and apply evidence-based practices to inform decision-making processes while demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry trends and best practices.
View the Degree Requirements to find out which courses and credits you'll need to earn your degree.
Explore the Program Map to see how you can complete your degree in just two years. If you're considering transferring to a four-year university, check out the Transfer Map to plan your next steps.
Program Contact
School of Health Sciences
909 South Boston Ave, MP 200
Tulsa, OK 74119
918-595-7002
healthsciences@tulsacc.edu
Careers in Healthcare Administration
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