Associate of Arts in Health Services Administration (Online)

Keiser University's Associate of Arts degree in Health Services Administration provides instruction in basic health services administration skills. Students use laptop computers to learn computer skills and software applications necessary in a healthcare business environment. The program prepares students in both business and health service administration, providing courses on business law, management and marketing principles, medical anatomy, physiology and terminology and front office management.

Associate of Science in Biotechnology

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Biotechnology trains students in many disciplines including genetics, biochemistry and molecular biology. Graduates possess the skills to perform laboratory tests using standardized laboratory procedures.

Associate of Science in Medical Assisting

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Medical Assisting prepares students to perform medical assisting duties under direction of a physician/practitioner, including preparing examination rooms, taking vital signs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, giving injections, performing venipuncture, assisting in laboratory operations, taking x-rays and administering electrocardiograms. Medical assistants also learn to function in an administrative capacity, including patient communications, maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and processing insurance claims.

Associate of Science in Nursing

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Nursing prepares students to practice professional nursing. Professional nursing involves the performance of those acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and nursing skill based upon applied principles of biological, physical, psychological and social sciences. The nursing practice of a professional nurse includes but is not limited to: Observation, assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation of care; Health teaching and counseling of individuals who may be ill, injured or infirm; Promotion of wellness, maintenance of health, and prevention of illness in others; Administration of treatments and medications as prescribed in accordance with standards of nursing practice.

Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology prepares students for entry-level positions in the profession, producing radiographic images in accordance with standardized practices and procedures. The program provides radiologic information including medical terminology, patient care, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, equipment operations and image production and evaluation.

Associate of Science in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology focuses on entry-level health and fitness assessment, prescription and lifestyle modification. The program provides a basic understanding of health risk factors, physiological adaptations to exercise, injury prevention, care and therapies and addressing all components of activity as related to sports and exercise.

Associate of Science in Surgical Technology

Keiser University's Associate of Science degree in Surgical Technology provides students with the technical ability, knowledge and skills required for entry-level employment as a member of a healthcare team in hospital or surgical center operating rooms. Students receive instruction in essentials of healthcare, surgical instrumentation, anatomy, physiology, medical language and pharmacology. Graduates are prepared for employment as a surgical technologist. A degree is awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Bachelor of Arts in Health Services Administration (Online)

Keiser University's Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Services Administration provides a basic understanding of health services administration and of the unique skills needed by a health service administrator. Topics include coding and billing, public and private healthcare and financial and legal issues in healthcare.

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition

Keiser University's Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and Nutrition combines clinical evaluation, community concerns, and food service management into a profession long valued for its service to individuals and the community at large and focused on proper nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases. The Coordinated Program in Dietetics is unique since the didactic instruction is integrated with the supervised practice. Following graduation, students are eligible to take the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam to become licensed and begin practicing as a dietitian in a variety of settings.

Bachelor of Science in Health Science (Online)

Keiser University's Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science is a completion program for graduates of associate of science programs in allied health fields. The curriculum supports an expanded professional role, enhances interdisciplinary understanding and provides a base for graduate education.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Online)

Keiser University's Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is designed for registered nurses. It emphasizes critical thinking, leadership, management, research, physical assessment and health promotion across a variety of community-based healthcare settings. The curriculum provides registered nurses with a better understanding of the cultural, political, economic and social issues that affect patients and influence healthcare delivery.

Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology

Keiser University's Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine and Fitness Technology focuses on advanced health and fitness assessment, prescription and lifestyle modification. The program provides information on health risk factors, exercise leadership, biomechanics of movement, physiological adaptations to exercise, injury prevention, care and therapy modalities, business management and ethics in sport.

Master of Science in Nursing (Online)

Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited college, current professional RN license from resident State Board of Nursing, Background check and drug screening where applicable.

Keiser University's Master of Science in Nursing program offers an advanced nurse generalist focus which provides contemporary professional skills and knowledge for leadership in the healthcare system. The program encourages nurses to develop scholarly practice to deliver health care that is caring, holistic, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable. Opportunities are offered for working professionals to concurrently integrate educational principles into direct practice. The program vision is to inspire nurses to develop a lifelong commitment to nursing scholarship and leadership advancing nursing into the future. This program aims to fulfill the recommendations of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) guidelines as prescribed in the Essentials of Master?s Education in Nursing for professional Nursing practice (AACN, 2011).