Online Healthcare Management Associate Degree Program

The list of possible responsibilities is very wide. Employees with a healthcare management degree may hold a position with responsibilities that include improving the efficiency and quality of the administration of healthcare services, ordering necessary equipment and supplies, working with finances such as patient fees and billing, and more.

As part of your Healthcare Management training at UMA, you'll study the basic computer information systems used in healthcare, how to communicate in a professional manner, medical terminology, the healthcare claim cycle, how to handle payroll for a business, an introduction to leadership and management, and more. For a list of typical courses you would take for this degree, see the courses section above or consult the UMA Catalog.

Healthcare management is a growing career for those who are interested. Employment in this field is projected to grow 28 percent (much faster than average) from 2022 to 2032.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical and Health Services Managers. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm

Although completion times may vary by individual student, you could earn your Healthcare Management associate degree in 18 months.²

Absolutely. While the basic training may be similar between schools that offer healthcare management programs, UMA is a school that offers a long list of student services, including one-on-one academic support, help writing your resume, job interview coaching, job search assistance, and more. To learn about the comprehensive student support services offered by UMA, visit our Ultimate Student Services page.

Here at UMA, our idea of a top school is a school that offers personal assistance every step of the way with services like one-on-one academic support. Top schools that offer healthcare management career training should also provide career services such as job search assistance. Your school should go above and beyond to not only provide an education but also to help with your job search. To learn about learner services and career services offered by UMA, visit our Ultimate Student Services page.

Whether you’re closer to the beginning of your search for an online healthcare management program or if you have a list of specific curriculum questions, reaching out to our Admissions team is the next step. Call 1-888-205-2510 or chat now to get started.

Ultimate Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Though UMA is not a university or college, we offer online diplomas and degrees as well as blended healthcare programs, some of which offer on-site externships/practicums and certification preparation — all intended to put you in a position to pursue a healthcare career after graduation.

No, you do not need to become a CPA to work in the field of healthcare accounting. UMA's Healthcare Accounting program prepares students for entry-level employment in accounting positions in a variety of healthcare settings. While UMA's Healthcare Accounting program does not prepare students to become certified public accountants or to take the Certified Public Accountant exam, students are prepared to work in the field within basic healthcare accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing clerk positions. We are committed to providing our students all of the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding their future in this industry.