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Associate of Science in Health Administration Services

The Associate of Science in Health Administration Services (ASHAS) program at CTU is designed to provide principles and techniques used in the administrative side of the healthcare industry. The program offers instruction in several areas, including healthcare finance, human resources, healthcare administration, reimbursement systems and healthcare records, as well as regulatory, ethical and legal issues affecting healthcare organizations.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.


Mission Statement

Health Studies Mission Statement

Health Studies at CTU is dedicated to providing quality programs that integrate the relevant principles and competencies to empower students from diverse backgrounds to pursue leadership roles and career pathways in an evolving healthcare field.

Outcomes

ASHAS Program Learning Outcomes:

  1. Explain the organization, structure and operation of the U.S. healthcare system and challenges in serving the needs of various population groups
  2. Demonstrate equity, inclusion and diversity awareness in the delivery of health administration services
  3. Discuss business principles related to the administrative services of healthcare organizations
  4. Summarize ethical and legal principles related to healthcare administration services
  5. Recognize software applications commonly found in healthcare administration sectors;
  6. Describe the purpose of healthcare delivery models

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

COMS102Dynamic Interactions and Professional Presence

4.5
COMS105Interpersonal Communications

4.5
ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
MATH102Introduction to College Math

4.5

MATH106Algebra for Business

4.5

HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

SCI101Introduction to the Sciences

4.5

SCI103Science and Technology- Laboratory Course

1.5

SCI201Environmental Science and Sustainability

4.5

 
SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

or
PHIL101Introduction to Ethics

4.5

Total Credit Hours:46.5

Courses: Core

HSS100Introduction to IT in Healthcare

4
HSS103Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems

4

HSS110Concepts in Healthcare Organizations

4

HSS121Medical Terminology

4

HSS210Fundamentals of Reimbursement in Healthcare

4

HSS215Software Applications in Healthcare: Virtual Learning Experience

4

HSS261Ethics in Healthcare

4.5

HSS295Capstone in Health Administration Services

4
MGM255Management Fundamentals

4

UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMNELEHumanities Elective

4.5
UNIV201Career Planning and Management

4

Total Credit Hours:45

Total Credit Hours: 91.5

Note:  Graduates of the ASHAS program are encouraged to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification examination offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).  This exam is voluntary, but passing it can be a further indication that a graduate is capable of performing the tasks necessary to keep offices and clinics of physicians running smoothly.  CTU cannot guarantee that graduates of this program will be eligible to take third-party certification examinations.  Certification requirements for taking and passing these exams are controlled by outside entities and are subject to change without notice to CTU.

 

Locations

  • Virtual Campus

Area of Study

  • Healthcare

Degree Level

  • Associate