Healthcare Management

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Find lifelong opportunities in an industry that keeps adding jobs at virtually every level. While in Nashville State’s Healthcare Management program, you will learn to apply business management and technical knowledge to a healthcare setting. We offer this degree at a variety of campus locations so you can attend classes that are convenient and close to home.

Associate of Applied Science

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With a Healthcare Management A.A.S. degree, you’ll learn the fundamentals of healthcare administration. Gain the practical and hands-on experience you need for a successful career.

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $9,490 total in tuition and fees.

 

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After Nashville State

With an A.A.S. in Healthcare Management, you will be qualified to work in an administrative capacity in a variety of healthcare settings such as physician offices, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and insurance companies. Ask Career Services for help as you begin your job search. 

 

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Campus Availability: Courses for this degree are available at a variety of campus locations and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

Associate of Arts

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Begin your studies with the associate degree in healthcare management before transferring to a 4-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $9,452 total in tuition and fees.

 

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After Nashville State

Design the Healthcare Management A.S. degree at Nashville State with the transfer university program of your choice in mind. Consult your Nashville State program advisor and the catalog from the transfer university throughout the advising/registration process to avoid a loss of credits in the transfer process.

 

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Campus Availability: Courses for this degree are available at a variety of campus locations and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

Associate of Science

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Begin your studies with the associate degree in Healthcare Management before transferring to a 4-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Length

Two years

COSTS

About $9,452 total in tuition and fees.

 

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COURSE LIST

After Nashville State

Design the Healthcare Management A.S. degree at Nashville State with the transfer university program of your choice in mind. Consult your Nashville State program advisor and the catalog from the transfer university throughout the advising/registration process to avoid a loss of credits in the transfer process.

 

Transfer Degrees

Campus Availability: Courses for this degree are available at a variety of campus locations and online. To check current course offerings check class schedule.

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How to Apply

Healthcare Management A.A.S. Concentrations

Choose a concentration that aligns with your goals and area of interest. Need help? Meet with your advisor to figure out which concentration is right for you.

Medical Management

The Medical Management concentration will prepare you to manage the specialized business functions in a healthcare organization. This concentration focuses on healthcare organizations, the role of healthcare workers, information technology, business operations, financial management, personnel supervision, and the regulatory and ethical issues of healthcare.

You will be able to work as a Front Desk Coordinator, Patient Service Representative, or Office Manager.

Medical Coding

The Medical Coding concentration focuses on the fundamentals of healthcare organizations with specialized training in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD). This concentration focuses on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of medical science and treatment procedures, data classification and coding, and regulations relating to Medicare and insurance documentation. 

You will be able to work as a Coding Specialist, Reimbursement Specialist, or Office Manager.

Career Outlook

 

Get the Best from an Accredited Program

Our healthcare management program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Get an education certified by a nationally recognized organization.

 

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Join the Kappa Beta Delta Honor Society 

Healthcare Management students are eligible for membership in Kappa Beta Delta (KBD) which is an international honor society established by the ACBSP. KBD encourages and recognizes scholarship and accomplishment among students of business, management, and administration pursuing associate degrees.  

Be encouraged as we promote personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service to humankind. Boost your résumé, enhance your education, and join KBD. 

 

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Credit for What You Know

You may be eligible to earn college credit based on the experience you already have. This experience could come from your job, the military, and more.

CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

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Ruth Green

Secretary III
ruth.green@nscc.edu
615-353-3400

Room C-237C, White Bridge Campus

Karen Stevenson

Dean of School of Business and Professional Studies
karen.stevenson@nscc.edu
615-353-3430

Room C-237, White Bridge Campus

Program FACULTY

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Rhonda Watson

Director of Healthcare Management Program
Rhonda.Watson@nscc.edu
615-353-3491

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