Healthcare Management Course No. 6730

One year, three high school credits, two college credits: Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage

ACE Center at Hermitage instructor: J. Coates

Virginia course title: Medical Systems Administration

If you are seeking a rewarding and challenging career in health care, consider healthcare Management. This is a field that combines technical skills, managerial abilities and a passion for improving the quality and efficiency of health care delivery.

Healthcare Management professionals are responsible for planning, implementing and maintaining the information systems that support clinical and administrative functions in hospitals, clinics and other health care organizations. They also oversee the security, privacy and compliance of health data and ensure that the systems meet the needs and expectations of patients, providers and regulators.

Healthcare Management has a direct impact on the health outcomes and satisfaction of millions of people by ensuring that the information systems are reliable, accurate and user-friendly.

Healthcare Management professionals help streamline work flows, reduce errors and enhance communication and collaboration among health care professionals. They also help use the power of data analytics, artificial intelligence and telemedicine to improve the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases. Healthcare Management professionals are at the forefront of innovation and transformation in the health care industry.

The course:

Healthcare Management is a one-year course designed for business students who want to be highly trained medical office workers or specialize in other fields in a medical environment. Students develop skills that prepare them for employment in doctors’ offices, nursing home offices, medical clinics, insurance firms and hospital records departments. During the second semester, advanced students may spend time in a medical office with the approval of the teacher, either shadowing for experience or co-op, with pay. Students may receive dual-enrollment college credit.

Students can become certified in:

• NOCTI Administrative Services

• Workplace-Readiness

Healthcare Management is a dual-credit course. Credits are earned toward completing a Bachelor of Science degree in health science with a concentration in health care administration. The courses offered:

 Medical Office Procedures I, two credits

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Please see your counselor or instructor for questions.

According to U.S. Department of Labor projections, the employment of medical and health services managers was expected to grow by 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations according to U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook – 2012-13 Edition.

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