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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration/Medical Records
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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration/Medical Records
How health care administrators manage patient medical records is growing and evolving. To educationally prepare for this challenging field, you'll need an understanding of how health care organizations handle and process medical records. The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration/Medical Records* lays the groundwork for your educational journey by providing you with an inside look at how health organizations work and the role medical records play. Some topics include electronic health records, claims preparation and the language of health care.
To find out more about the Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration/Medical Records, speak with an advisor.
*Maryland residents completing this program will earn an Associate of Arts with an emphasis in Health Care Administration/Medical 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 with a concentration in Health Care Administration/ Medical 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
Make your work experience count
University of Phoenix allows you to apply relevant learning, work and life experiences to college credits through the Prior Learning Assessment process. Speak with an advisor to find out if you can fulfill some elective, interdisciplinary and/or general education courses by going through the PLA process.
Estimate Tuition
Cash Plan
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
Learn about how you can fulfill some credit requirements from prior experience, professional training, licenses, certificates and transcripts from previously attended colleges and institutions.
Federal Financial Aid Plan
Investigate federal financial aid options including government grants and loans. Your advisor will help you check your eligibility.
Third-party billing
Under the Third-Party Billing Plan, University of Phoenix directly bills an approved employer for a student's tuition. To find out if your company supports direct bill, speak to your human resources department or one of our advisors.
Need more information?
An advisor can help you review your options and choose the one that’s best for you.
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 needed to succeed in medical records management by gaining knowledge in patient information management, medical claims processing and medical record keeping through our experienced faculty and software-based simulations.
Faculty who average 17.5 years of working experience in health care
Courses are taught by instructors who have experience in the field so you can see how theories apply to the real world.
Courses that are regularly updated
Our courses are refreshed ever two years, on average, 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?
Effectively managing patient and health data is a critical part of effective health care delivery. Earn your Associate of Arts with a concentration in Health Care Administration/Medical Records to obtain 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.
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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.
The College of Natural Sciences
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.
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