Healthcare Administrative Specialist
The Healthcare Administrative Specialist 60-credit associate degree prepares graduates for a leadership position in a variety of healthcare environments. Graduates obtain the knowledge and technical skills needed for healthcare office management. The degree includes a strong foundation in professional skills with college-level coursework in technical writing, ethics, intercultural communication, and psychology. Emphasis areas offered in management and medical coding.
The Healthcare Administrative Specialist 45-credit diploma prepares students to be highly trained office specialists who are accountable for the coordination of the day-to-day medical office roles of patient appointment scheduling, telephone communications, medical record maintenance, healthcare data analysis, and patient billing processes. Successful healthcare administrative assistants have exceptional communication skills and display a high degree of professionalism in their work.
Out-of-State Students:
Students from outside Minnesota who are interested in taking this program online should verify that the program is recognized in their home state.
Minnesota's Global Military Learning Network: Military Bridge Available!
Military bridge programs through Minnesota's Global Military Learning Network (MN-GMLN) provide opportunities for U.S. military service members who have trained in specific occupations to use their training as college credit toward specific degrees.