Healthcare Associate Programs
With a large number of positions becoming more and more available in hospital settings, physicians offices, laboratories, ambulatory care centers, hospice care centers, or even health insurance companies, the health care industry currently has a dire need to quickly – and thoroughly – train entry level medical professionals
What is this degree/program of study about?
A truly large number of healthcare associate’s degree programs exist today, with scope varying with expected specialty or desired area of training. Such programs may include associate of science or associate of applied science degrees in applied health, medical assistant, medical office management, or radiologic technologist, among a laundry list of other areas of expertise.
What does it take to earn this degree, and what will it result in for graduates?
Students aiming to receive their healthcare associate degree can expect the program generally to take between 18 and 24 months to complete. For students studying such options as the associate of science in medical assisting, relevant coursework offered may include the study of medical terminology, health care law and ethics, principles of pharmacology, and computerized medical practice management, to name a few. Career opportunities, such as that of a medical assistant, bring forth large expected job growth (17 percent increase expected through 2018) and a median entry-level salary approaching $30,000 annually (BLS.gov).
Associate Degrees in Healthcare
- Brookline College: AS: Health Care Administration
- California Coast University: AS: Health Care Administration
- Carrington College California – online: AAS: Health Care Administration
- Colorado Technical University: AS: Health Administration Services
- Hodges University: AS: Health Administration
- Pima Medical Institute: AAS: Health Care Administration
- University of Phoenix: AA: Health Care Administration
Top Online X-Ray Tech Programs
To become an x-ray technician, you need to practice on actual x-ray machines, so you can’t complete both a degree and get licensed online. However, the following schools provide accredited online x-ray tech courses that can get you closer to an x-ray tech career before you jump into practical experience.
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Kaplan University — The AAS in medical assisting program provided by Kaplan University provides an entry-level education that concentrates on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures. In addition to the online A.S. or B.S. program in Health Information Technology, you complete an unpaid clinical instruction experience and an unpaid externship in an ambulatory setting to complete your course of study as an x-ray technician. |
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DeVry University — DeVry offers a bachelor's degree in health services management that prepares students to enter clinical radiology or X-ray programs upon graduation. DeVry has a reputation of working with the top healthcare industry leaders to build curricula that is geared toward students' success in the real world. |
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South University — This Associate of Science in Allied Health Science degree program online exposes you to a broad education in general studies combined with an emphasis on life sciences. This program offers a fast and flexible solution for students who want to get their x-ray technician prerequisites, or to continue to earn an MBA in Healthcare Administration. |
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Pima Medical Institute — The AOS in Radiography program trains students in anatomy and physiology, methods of patient care, medical terminology, radiographic techniques and communication via online. The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences is geared toward radiology and X-ray technicans seeking a bachelor degree completion program. The program prepares graduates for employment responsibilities where knowledge and skills beyond those typically attained at the associate degree level. |
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Keiser University — Keiser University's online AS degree in Medical Assisting prepares students with the x-ray training prerequisites needed to perform medical assisting duties under direction of a physician/practitioner. Medical assistants also learn to function in an administrative capacity, providing the skills you need to advance in your career as an x-ray technician. |
