<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Colorado Technical University's Associate of Science in Health Administration Services program could prepare students to work in administration in a healthcare organization. There is both a didactic and professional component. The didactic component is delivered online and includes instruction in human resources management, healthcare finance, administration practices, healthcare records, and reimbursement systems. The professional component is designed to give you the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a healthcare organization. This program also fulfills the requirements for the first two years of study for the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration program. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Those interested in Colorado Technical University's Associate of Science in Health Administration Services program should have aptitudes in business and communication. Applicants to all of Colorado Technical University's programs must have a high school diploma or equivalent; some programs have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>There are 94 credits in this program. Of those, 58 are core credits and 36 are general education credits. </p> <p><u>Associate of Science in Health Administration Services Course Requirements</u> </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>BIO 143</td><td> Anatomy and Physiology I</td></tr> <tr><td>BIO 144</td><td> Anatomy and Physiology II</td></tr> <tr><td>HIT 103</td><td> Introduction to Healthcare Delivery Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>HIT 262</td><td> Healthcare Legal Concepts</td></tr> <tr><td>HIT 280</td><td> Healthcare Statistics and Research</td></tr> <tr><td>HSS 110</td><td> Concepts in Healthcare Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>HSS 121</td><td> Medical Terminology</td></tr> <tr><td>HSS 205</td><td> Technological Applications in Healthcare Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>HSS 210</td><td> Fundamentals of Reimbursement in Healthcare</td></tr> <tr><td>IT 254</td><td> Spreadsheet Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>MGM 255</td><td> Management Fundamentals</td></tr> <tr><td>MPM 210</td><td> Introduction to Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>UNIV 202</td><td> Career Planning and Exploration</td></tr> <tr><td>UNIV 203</td><td> Career and Employment Management</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Graduates of Colorado Technical University's Associate of Science in Health Administration Services program have the opportunity to enter the workforce as an entry-level medical administrator. Your responsibilities could include hiring and firing, bookkeeping, and office management. </p> <h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You could also pursue a bachelor's degree. Earning a bachelor's degree may help you learn more about the health services field or explore new opportunities. You could be eligible for a bachelor's degree in a number of fields, including the following: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Medical Administration </li><li>Bachelor of Business Administration </li><li>Bachelor of Pre-Medical Studies </li></ul><p><i>CTU does not guarantee employment or salary. University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University's catalog and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.</i></p>