60 credits, 20 months
The Associate of Science in Allied Health Administration is designed to prepare students for administrative and leadership roles within a variety of healthcare settings. The program integrates foundational knowledge in healthcare systems, medical office management, health information, billing and reimbursement, and regulatory compliance with essential skills in communication, professionalism, and ethical decision-making. Graduates gain a strong understanding of the operational and organizational aspects of healthcare delivery, equipping them to support efficient, patient-centered care across clinical and non-clinical environments.
This program is particularly suited for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience in the healthcare field—such as pharmacy technicians and other allied health professionals—who seek to advance their careers. Students are encouraged to build upon their prior training and hands-on experience to pursue higher-level career goals, expanded responsibilities, or further academic study within their chosen healthcare discipline. The degree serves as both a pathway to immediate employment and a foundation for continued professional growth in healthcare administration.
Following the completion of the program, a graduate should have the ability to:
- Apply principles of healthcare administration, management, and organizational behavior to support efficient operations in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Utilize healthcare information systems, electronic health records, and documentation standards to maintain accurate, secure, and compliant patient and administrative records.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical billing, coding, reimbursement processes, and insurance regulations to support financial sustainability in healthcare organizations.
- Integrate prior clinical or allied health experience with administrative skills to enhance patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with patients, healthcare providers, administrative staff, and external agencies.
- Analyze healthcare regulations, ethical standards, and quality improvement principles to support compliance and continuous improvement within their chosen field.
The following is a list of example occupations that one could pursue (this is just a sample, as job titles and names continue to change in the industry):
- Healthcare Office Manager
- Patient Services Coordinator
- Medical Records Supervisor
- Healthcare Customer Service Representative
- Revenue Cycle Specialist
- Insurance Verification Specialist
- Claims Analyst
- Healthcare Quality Improvement Assistant
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Health Information Technician
- Medical Office Scheduler
- Clinical Support Supervisor
- Medical Office Administrator
- Operations Manager
Include, but are not limited to the following:
- 31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations
- 31-9092 Medical Assistants
- 31-9095 Pharmacy Aides
*Detailed information surrounding these classifications can be found at the following website: www.bls.gov.
CIP Codes
In order to graduate and receive an Associate of Science degree in Allied Health Administration you must earn a minimum of 60 semester credits for the courses in the curriculum and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.
Core Courses
This introductory course explores the business foundations of allied health professions, preparing students for administrative and leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings. Students will build essential skills in healthcare operations, including scheduling, workflow management, and effective team coordination. The course also introduces key concepts in compliance, ethics, and regulatory requirements that impact daily healthcare practice. Additionally, students will gain a practical understanding of healthcare billing processes and financial documentation. Emphasis is placed on communication, professionalism, and leadership to support high-quality, efficient patient care.
Credits 3
None.
This multimedia learning course uses medical practice management software and electronic medical records software that covers aspects of computerized administrative, clinical, financial, and EHR storage procedures performed in the medical office.
Credits 3
None.
This course provides students with an overview of US healthcare reimbursement systems, the roles and responsibilities of healthcare third-party payers, and the billing process, including concepts of revenue cycle management. Advanced coding concepts such as the use of codes in reimbursement systems, ethical and compliant coding, and additional vocabularies, terminologies, and classification systems will also be discussed. Utilization of coding tools such as groupers and computer-assisted coding will be included. Practice Management Systems will also be used.
Credits 3
None.
This course is designed to aid students in understanding how HIPAA and cybersecurity is practiced and maintained in healthcare settings. Topics include access controls, data breaches, risk assessment tools, and HIPAA compliance. Privacy aspects of the EHR are evaluated as well as compliance issues and management of information in the EHR.
Credits 3
None.
Electronic spreadsheets are a powerful tool used in business processes to store, analyze and present information. The focus of the course is to provide the student with functional skills needed to create, edit, and format Microsoft Excel worksheets for a variety of reporting needs.
Credits 3
None.
This introductory course provides training in the basic principles of project management, including concepts from the initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing process groups. Introduces fundamentals from the ten project management knowledge areas to prepare students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM ®) exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®).
Credits 3
None.
This course introduces students to human resources and organizational management, reviewing strategies to promote organizational success. Key HR functions such as recruitment, staffing, development, retention, compensation, and labor relations are examined, as well as key organizational functions such as organizing, planning, leading, and controlling resources.
Credits 3
None.
Pharm Tech Block Transfer of 24 credits -OR- Block Transfer of 30 credits from another program may be applied.
General Education Courses
This course provides foundational topics related to logic and critical thinking including, informal logic, formal logic, and fallacies.
Credits 3
None.
This course introduces the concepts and theories of interpersonal communication. Students will explore the process and functions of communication, developing relationships, communication strategies and skills, and interpersonal language skills, including conflict management.
Credits 3
None.
This course covers written communication skills with an emphasis on understanding the writing process, analyzing readings, and practicing writing for personal and professional applications.
Credits 3
None.
A course covering the foundational concepts related to human behavior. Topics include the human mind, human behavior, and important experiments and research in the field of psychology.
Credits 3
None.