Health Care Administration - Terra State Community College

Health Care Administration from Terra State Community College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Health Care Administration program provides a solid values-driven foundation of knowledge regarding the healthcare industry combined with the discipline to apply that knowledge in a professionally competent manner to advance the health of the local community. Emphasis is placed on building strong communication skills and organizational competence that highlight the effective health care manager. This program is designed to prepare students to continue their education into a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration while meeting the industry's desire for professionally educated individuals prepared in a career-oriented associate degree program. Students in the Health Care Administration program are expected to achieve the following four learning outcomes as part of the program of study. Demonstrate workplace aptitude through the ability to understand resource management (fiscal, human and physical), the importance of planning and leadership skills as well as the understanding of the legal impact on professional ethical decision-making Possess interpersonal communication skills required for successful performance in the health care environment Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer technology as applied to systems in health care operations, presentation technology, and other communication, planning, analysis and quality applications Be prepared to advance their knowledge in the field of health care administration by pursuing a bachelor's degree Students who successfully complete the Associates of Health Care Administration Degree Program from Terra Community College will be GUARANTEED a seat in the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration Online Degree Completion Program at Mercy College of Northwest Ohio. (based on availability) POTENTIAL OCCUPATIONS: The field of Health Care Administration encompasses many aspects and roles in the management of the health care system. These professionals represent many different disciplines and are employed in a variety of traditional and non-traditional settings. Specific settings may include hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, insurance and managed care companies, non-profit agencies, physician group practices, hospice, extended care facilities and ambulatory care centers. View more details on Terra State Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.