For more than 30 years, Keiser University has maintained a
practical, hands-on approach to career education to help our
students achieve their personal and professional goals. Our
student-centered approach remains at the foundation of the Keiser
University mission and continues to attract students who prefer a
more personal learning experience.
At Keiser University, you will find a warm, friendly community
with faculty and staff truly committed to your success. Our small
class sizes, individualized attention and one-class-at-a-time
schedules create a positive learning environment where you can
excel. Whether your goal is to prepare for a new career or to
advance with your current employer, Keiser University is designed
around your needs.
Keiser University's programs and curriculum remain in-line with
technology and workforce trends, helping you develop the skills
and qualifications necessary to succeed in today's job market.
Our career-focused programs make it possible for you to graduate
in less time than you may think.
This program of study will prepare students for entry-level
employment positions such as: physicians' office managers,
assistant managers of physicians' offices, supervisors in health
care organizations, and other related administrative assignments
in the health services environment. This program will enhance
employment and promotion potential in health services
organizations and industries and transfer to 4-year degree
programs.
Health Services Administration - Bachelor of Arts
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This program focuses on health services administration skills
students need in today's health care industry. The program not
only provides a basic understanding of health services as a
whole, but also looks at the unique skills needed by a health
service administrator through the use of case studies, projects
and personal computers incorporating various software packages.
Topics covered include: coding and billing for health care,
public and private health care, along with the financial and
legal issues in health care. This program will provide students
with the education necessary to succeed in the health services
environment and enhance employment and promotion potential as
well.
Medical Assisting - Associate of Science
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A medical assistant is a professional multi-skilled person who
assists a physician. This person performs duties under the
direction of a physician in all areas of medical practice.
Patient care management includes preparing treatment and
examination rooms, taking vital signs, possible assisting in
minor surgical procedures, giving injections, venipuncture,
assisting in laboratory operations and taking X-Rays and
electrocardiograms. In addition to the clinical aspects, a
medical assistant's function in an administrative capacity
includes maintaining patient records, billing, scheduling
appointments, ordering supplies and handling insurance claims.
Nursing - Associate of Science
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The Keiser University nursing program prepares students for
entry-level positions as professional registered nurses. The
practice of professional nursing means 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 Keiser University nursing program is designed to prepare
graduates who are:
- Knowledgeable of the theory and practice of nursing;
- Able to utilize critical thinking in problem-solving;
- Competent in the provision of basic and complex nursing
skills;
- Capable of communicating effectively and accurately using the
written and spoken word, including the use of computerized
records;
- Effective in collaborating with health care teams aimed at
providing the best possible care for the patients under their
care;
- Able to demonstrate caring through the helping relationship
and utilization of therapeutic communication skills in working
with diverse populations in a variety of health care settings;
and
- Models of professionalism in their practice of nursing.
Radiologic Technology - Associate of Science
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Radiologic technologists are important members of the health care
team. This is the entry-level position in the radiologic
technology career ladder. Radiologic technologists take x-rays
according to standardized practices and procedures. Keiser
University's AS in Radiologic Technology program is designed to
provide instruction to prepare qualified students in the routine
general and fluoroscopic procedures, special procedures and in
the use of specialized equipment and techniques. Graduates will
be qualified to take the registry examination of the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The graduate will also be
eligible for the State of Florida licensure in radiologic
technology.
Accreditation
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Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern
Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone 404-679-4501) to
award associate, bachelor's and master's degrees.
