Online learning is not impersonal at Keiser University. From
admissions to faculty, Keiser University staff is dedicated to
student care accomplished through:
For over 30 years, Keiser University has provided
student-centered, quality career education. Keiser University
eCampus Online offers degree programs online to prepare students
for high-demand professions. Degrees are offered with a
curriculum that is in pace with technology and workforce demand
trends in business, criminal justice, healthcare and computer
technology. Our "one-class-at-a-time" approach allows busy
students to focus on their education and balance the demands of
work and family.
Keiser University's Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science
is a completion program for those who have already earned an
associate's degree in an allied health field. The curriculum is
designed to support an expanded professional role, enhance
interdisciplinary understanding and provide a base for graduate
education. Students will have the ability to choose a
concentration in either health care management or education in
the health care field.
Health Services Administration - Associate of Arts
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Keiser University offers an Associate of Arts in Health Services
Administration - online. Our program provides the foundation for
a career in this fast-growing field and 3.5 million new jobs are
projected by 2012. Students will be prepared for positions such
as physicians' office managers, assistant managers of physicians'
offices, supervisors in health care organizations and other
administrative assignments in hospitals, outpatient care centers,
diagnostic laboratories and other medical services environments.
Coursework provides an understanding of business administration,
management skills and health services knowledge, and also
prepares students for transfer to four-year degree programs.
Health Services Administration - Bachelor of Arts
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Future health services managers must deal with evolving
integrated health care delivery systems, technological
innovations and a complex regulatory environment. The BA in
Health Services Administration focuses on skills students need in
today's health care industry. In addition to providing a basic
understanding of health services, the program looks at the unique
skills needed by a health service administrator through case
studies, projects and related computer software applications.
Topics include coding and billing, public and private heath care
and financial and legal issues in health care. This program
provides students with the education necessary to succeed in the
health services environment and enhances employment and promotion
potential.
Medical Assistant - Associate of Arts
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Expansion in the health services industry and technological
advances in medicine have increased the demand for multi-skilled
medical assistants that handle both administrative and clinical
duties. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, medical
assisting is projected to be the fastest growing occupation
through 2012. Students are trained for patient care duties such
as preparation of examination rooms, taking vital signs, minor
surgical procedure assistance, injections, venipuncture, lab
operations, X-Rays and electrocardiograms. Administrative
training includes patient records, billing, appointments,
ordering supplies and handling insurance claims. Students receive
clinical practice at a health care facility in their community.
The Keiser University program is also accredited by the
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).
Accreditation
Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of
the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern
Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and
degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral
levels.
