Health Care Administration (Online)
Start your career in health care administration (HCA).
Program Type
Associate Degree
Delivery Method
Online
Course Length
20 Months*
*Students with prior healthcare education may be able to transfer up to 28 credits for an accelerated start
Program Objective
This associate degree program will provide you with a general knowledge of business, administration and organization within the healthcare field. Classes focus on health information technology, business communication, management, accounting and computer applications. By earning this associate degree at Pima Medical Institute, you are starting on the pathway toward a rewarding entry-level administrative position in allied healthcare, whether this is your first job or a way to advance your current career. With further advanced degrees, advancement in administrative, managerial or leadership roles is possible.
Graduates of health care administration programs work with medical teams to ensure an optimal patient experience and efficient work environment. They offer support on the managerial and administration aspects of a medical office.
The day-to-day responsibilities will vary greatly depending on specific role and work environment. Tasks can range from general administration in the front office to specialized support for a department. Health care administration graduates can provide support in management, accounting/finance, human resources and more.
Students in the Health Care Administration program will receive training on a number of professional skills, directly relating to office management, electronic health records, business communications, health care management and human resource management.
Classes are taught online by experienced instructors in the field. Though delivered virtually, students will still gain real-world experience through projects and exercises that simulate situations they will encounter on the job. Students will be able to take what they learn in school and apply it on their first day in the workforce.
Why Do Students Choose Our Health Care Administration Programs?
Careers in Health Care Administration
What Are My Career Opportunities in Health Care Administration?
What Are My Career Opportunities in Health Care Administration?
This associate degree program will prepare graduates to apply their skills in a number of different roles, such as:
- Front desk supervisor
- Scheduling coordinator
- Medical office specialist
- Patient representative
- Medical records clerk
- Office supervisor
- Insurance coordinator
- Relations coordinator
- And much more!
They can work in a variety of environments:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- For-profit/non-profit institutions
- Insurance industries
- Long-term care organizations
- Rehabilitation companies
- Pharmacies
- Educational institutions
Job Outlook
Job Outlook
For those looking to cultivate their health care administrative experience into more managerial roles, the job outlook is strong.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
Continued Education
Continued Education
At Pima Medical Institute, we offer an online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration and an online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. Get the skills needed to move up within the healthcare industry, with the flexibility of virtual instruction. Work on your degree anywhere, anytime.
When you’re a Pima Medical Institute student, you get access to our Career Services team—here for you when you need extra help with finding the right job opportunities, building a resume, strengthening your interview skills or just looking for general guidance.
Program Outline
Learn more about the courses in this program.
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Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV
Semester V
Interested In Starting This Program?
Find out more about our enrollment process, view our How to Apply page.
Success Is Within Reach
We are truly invested in making sure our students succeed.
“I am currently the Clinical Practice Director for Scottsdale Physician’s Group Virtual Care. In just over a year we have gone from 4 to 45 technicians and I credit Pima Medical Institute and their HCA program for providing me the foundation and the training needed to lead this fast growing company.”
Daniel Flores, Health Care Administration Graduate
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Disclosures And Accreditations
State Licensure Determination Disclosure
The Associate Degree Health care administration program is offered via an online delivery method. Depending on your location you may be able to enroll in one of three Pima Medical Institute campuses: Tucson, Phoenix, or Albuquerque.
Tucson: Pima Medical Institute is an approved institution through the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC SARA) which allows Pima Medical Institute Tucson to offer distance learning programs to residents of states other than Arizona. Participation in NC SARA does not exempt an institution from state professional licensing requirements.
Phoenix: Pima Medical Institute is authorized to deliver fully online distance education within the state of Arizona. You may be eligible to enroll in the HCA program through the Phoenix campus if you are physically located in the state of Arizona at the time of enrollment and for the duration of the educational program.
Albuquerque: Pima Medical Institute is authorized to deliver fully online distance education within the state of New Mexico. You may be eligible to enroll in the HCA program through the Albuquerque campus if you are physically located in the state of New Mexico at the time of enrollment and for the duration of the educational program.
A student’s physical location is determined at the time of enrollment by submission of government-issued identification as well as a student attestation of their physical location in the enrollment agreement. Students agree to update the institution if their physical location changes. Students are able to notify the institution of a change to their physical location in the Pima Medical Institute Student Portal. Prospective students and enrolled students should understand that a change in physical location may adversely impact a student’s ability to complete the program. If a student is planning to relocate he or she is required to discuss this with the Student Services Coordinator and/or Program Director.
In compliance with 34 CFR 668.43 Pima Medical Institute has made a reasonable effort to determine graduate eligibility for licensure in all states for programs designed and advertised as leading to licensure. The document below lists Pima Medical Institute programs and states where the curriculum meets licensure requirements, states where the curriculum does not meet licensure requirements, and states in which Pima Medical Institute has been unable to determine if the curriculum meets state licensure requirements. All consumers should be advised that due to the frequent changes to state statutes, rules, and regulations Pima Medical Institute cannot guarantee licensure based on the lists below.