Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Health Care Administration/Electronic Health Records

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Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration with a concentration in Electronic Health Records

Whether you’re building a foundation of knowledge to apply to your bachelor’s degree program or are seeking a job in the expanding health care field, the Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration with a concentration in Electronic Health Records can help. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical records and health information technician jobs may experience 20 to 28 percent growth between 2010 and 2020. Most entry-level medical records jobs require an associate degree. Learn how University of Phoenix can help you make your move into electronic health records.

*In Maryland, the Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration has an emphasis in Electronic Health Records.

What you'll learn

How to afford your degree

Use the information below or speak with a Finance Advisor to better understand your financial options. You'll also find out how you may be able to lower your out-of-pocket expense and what options may be available to help you fund your education.

How to get started

Learn more about the admissions process that takes place after talking with an advisor and choosing your degree program.

The curriculum of the Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration with a concentration in Electronic Health Records degree program consists of 60 credit hours. To view all the courses you’ll need to complete this degree program, visit our General Education requirements page.

Core courses

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Review our Cash Plan, which gives you the option to pay course-by-course as you pursue your education.

Scholarships

Scholarships pay for tuition-related expenses and don't need to be paid back. Your advisor can help you find scholarships that you may be eligible for.

Prior Learning Assessment

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Investigate federal financial aid options including government grants and loans. Your advisor will help you check your eligibility.

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How can I use my Military benefits?

Whether you're serving on Active Duty, are a member of the Reserve or National Guard, or are the spouse of a military member, you're eligible for a reduction in tuition. Our special military tuition rates combined with some of the resources below can help you get started in your pursuit of a degree.

The Federal Military Tuition Assistance Program

With federal military tuition assistance, you may receive 100% federal Tuition Assistance for your military service.

Montgomery GI Bill

At University of Phoenix, you can apply your Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty, or your Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve to your educational costs.

Post 9/11 GI Bill

If you're a veteran or military servicemember who served a minimum of 90 combined days on active duty after September 10th, 2001, you may be eligible for Post 9/11 GI benefits.

Active Duty Spouse Benefits

As a military spouse, you may be eligible for financial assistance that can help you pursue your degree.

Benefits of this degree program

Gain skills relevant to health care management

Build the skills and knowledge needed to understand various functions of the United States health care system and roles of health care workers. In addition, you'll critically examine the public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of the industry.
Faculty who average 17.5 years of working experience in health care

Our faculty members have working experience in the fields that they teach, and they hold master’s degrees or higher. This combination of experience and academic achievement means our faculty are industry leaders who provide students with a balanced view of how theory can be applied to a working environment.
Courses that align with the industry

Our curriculum is developed to reflect program outcomes and health care industry standards. The coursework is updated in response to student assessment results and faculty feedback to keep course content effective, relevant and aligned with the latest industry information.

Is this the right program for you?

Helping people improve their lives can have long-term positive impact. Earning your Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration will give you the knowledge you need — an enrollment advisor can help you get started.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.

Programs that support academic and career progression

The University of Phoenix Health Administration programs are designed to provide support for the educational and career progression needs of both aspiring and experienced health care professionals. Our comprehensive degree and certificate programs, from Associate to Doctoral degree levels, help develop core competencies which apply to the progression of responsibilities and needs in health care careers.

Get a quality education from an accredited university

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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The College of Natural Sciences offers degree programs in Health Administration and Environmental Science. In our coursework we combine working knowledge from the field with a theory-based framework, which helps students develop the know-how to put strategies into practice.

Advisors who are committed to your success

At University of Phoenix, we provide each student with a team of advisors who provide information about applying to school, financial aid, courses and general college information. Your team is made up of an academic advisor, enrollment advisor and financial aid advisor who are committed to your success from the moment you ask about University of Phoenix to the day that you graduate.