Healthcare is changing more rapidly than any other field. Medical and health services professionals navigate health care delivery systems and technology, an ever-changing regulatory environment, and an increased focus on preventive care. The online-only Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration degree prepares qualified professionals for entry– and mid-level administrative and operational positions to meet these demands and also prepare students for success in master’s degree programs. In this degree program students explore trends in health care, develop management skills, learn to understand health care policy, and get hands-on experience with health information technology. Students also gain valuable practice in the field during their capstone internship.
Health Services Administration graduates improve efficiency and quality of patient services, maintain organization compliance, supervise and assist facility administrators, manage patient fees and billing, keep organized records of the facility’s services, and communicate with members of the medical staff and department heads.
Potential job positions of Health Services Administration graduates include the following:
Degree Length: 4 Years
University: University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Classroom Format: Online
