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Healthcare Administration - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the core disciplines of health care administration and management. As a graduate, you may be well equipped to further your studies and pursue a graduate-level degree.
Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration program blends flexible online coursework with valuable on-ground administrative experience. As part of the curriculum, you will be required to complete an externship at an approved health care facility.
The Kaplan University Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration could help prepare you to serve as a health care professional and to pursue supervisory roles industry wide. The program is designed to help you:
- Understand the principles and practices of health care regarding administration, management, law, economics, and policy.
- Study to attain skills and knowledge to handle health care-related research, critical thinking, and problem solving.
- Apply management principles toward team building and collaborative decision making.
- Consider the forces that are impacting today's health delivery systems when making health care management decisions.
- Analyze and uphold the professional, ethical, and legal standards of health care administration.
Courses in the Healthcare Administration BS Degree program include:
- Operational Analysis and Quality Improvement
- Information Technology and Systems for Health Care
- Research Methods for Health Sciences
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Finance for Health Care
- Organization and Management for Health Care
- Finance for Health Care
- Strategic Planning and Organizational Development for Health Care
Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program is designed to act as the next step for individuals who already possess an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree. Students matriculating into this program must have successfully completed Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program or a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)-approved AAS in Health Information Technology program prior to admission. The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management is to help prepare graduates to pursue career advancement within the growing field of health information. Students are taught the skills needed to be innovative and adaptable thinkers and problem solvers who can leverage available services and technologies to support operations, management, and strategic initiatives within the health information field.
Courses in the Health Information Management BS Degree program include:
- Research Methods for Health Sciences
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Organization and Management for Health Care
- Advanced Health Informatics
- Finance for Health Care
- Strategic Planning and Organization
- Project Design and Management for Health Care
- Information Technology and Systems for Health Care
Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences and is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive and growing health information management field.
Courses in the Health Information Technology AAS Degree program include:
- Introduction to Health Information
- Legal Aspects of Health Information
- Fundamentals of Health Information
- Automation of Health Information
- Health Information Practicum
- Reimbursement Methodologies
- Software Applications for Health Care Professionals
- Medical Terminology
Information Technology / Health Informatics - BS
The objective of this online degree program is to help prepare you to pursue career advancement in information technology and visual arts by providing you with the knowledge, communication skills, critical thinking skills, creative skills, and technical competencies required in the modern workplace. Study how to design and create real-world e-media products or technical solutions to hardware and software problems, depending on your chosen area of emphasis.
Students of the health informatics specialization will examine data modeling and management for the twenty-first century health care industry. They will review the wide variety of health care information available, focusing on quality, laws, regulations, and standards. Students will learn to design and develop health care IT application components, and gain foundational IT knowledge to support smarter decision making.
Courses in the Information Technology / Health Informatics BS Degree program include:
- Health Informatics
- Data Modeling for Health Informatics
- Oracle Query Design
- Application Development for Health Care
- Business Intelligence
- Data Warehousing and Data Mining
Medical Office Management - Associate of Applied Science
The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Office Management degree is designed to help you qualify for the position of medical administrative specialist, which includes medical records management, insurance processing, coding and billing, management of practice finances, information processing, and fundamental office management tasks. Career opportunities may exist in doctors' offices, medical facilities, hospitals, insurance offices, pharmaceutical companies, and labs. Certification is an important qualification often required by employers. As a graduate, you may be eligible to take medical office management certification exams, such as the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) examination given by the American Medical Technologists.
Courses for the Medical Office Administration AAS Degree program include:
- Medical Coding I
- Medical Office Accounting
- Medical Records Management
- Medical Office Applications
- Advanced Medical Office Management
- Medical Office Management Externship and Evaluation
Medical Transcription - Associate of Applied Science
As a medical transcriptionist, you'll be responsible for turning doctors' daily dictation tapes into clear, concise print and electronic documents. Such records are the main reference for health care decisions made by patients and their physicians. They must be produced in a timely, accurate, and confidential manner. Job opportunities for medical transcriptionists are expected to grow faster than the national average for all occupations through 2016, as health care and insurance providers transition to electronic documentation systems that allow more efficient access to patient records.
This program is designed to help you achieve the specialized skills and knowledge you need to become a certified professional online. In addition to helping you develop self-discipline and ethical standards, the curriculum focuses on:
- Developing typing accuracy, speed and competency with the software applications most commonly used in medical transcription
- Strong communications skills, including writing, editing, proofreading, and preparing office correspondence
- Transcribing health care dictation for use in patient records and other documentation
- Understanding medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology
Courses for the Medical Transcription AAS Degree program include:
- Software Applications for Health Care Professionals
- Diseases of the Human Body
- Keyboarding I & II
- Pharmacology and Laboratory Medicine
- Medical Records Transcription I, II, and III
- Medical Transcription Practicum
Nursing - RN to Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is considered a standard requirement for registered nurses (RNs) seeking broader professional responsibilities and career opportunities. If you are an RN and want to advance your career, our CCNE accredited online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program is designed to help you earn the credentials you need to qualify for new opportunities in specialized nursing and nursing management. Enhance your skills to better meet the demands of today's dynamic health care environment and pursue advanced professional roles.
This program offers a strong focus on professional leadership with courses in management, informatics, research, emerging trends in health care therapies, health assessment, and community nursing. The program also emphasizes health promotion, community health, health care information, professional ethics, diversity, and health care management. The capstone in nursing, which is completed in your community with the guidance of expert faculty, is designed to improve the delivery of patient care by allowing you to apply the knowledge and skills you learn online in a real-world setting.
Courses for the Nursing RN to BSN Degree program include:
- Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing
- Ethical and Legal Perspectives of the Health Care System
- Professional Leadership Transitions
- Health/Wellness Assessment and Strategies
- Leadership and Management in the Changing Health Care Environment
- Leadership Concepts in Population-Focused Nursing
Nursing / Nurse Administrator - Master of Science
Kaplan University's online Master of Science in Nursing degree will focus on the principles of personnel management, policy development and implementation, budgeting,and the use of information technology in advanced nursing roles. Students must complete a residency program during which they will work closely with an administrator mentor in a selected health care setting. Graduates of this program will be prepared for administrative or managerial positions and leadership roles in hospitals, community centers, and long-term care facilities.
Courses for the Nursing / Nurse Administrator MSN Degree program include:
- Organizational Theory and Behavior
- Health Care Finance, Strategic Planning, and Budgeting
- Human Resources Management
- Information and Health Care Technologies
- Nurse Administrator Practicum
Nursing / Nurse Educator - Master of Science
In Kaplan University's online Master of Science in Nursing degree program, students focus on developing courses and programs that integrate nursing philosophy. They will examine the applications and ethical and legal issues related to the use of technology in teaching, as well as analyze assessment, measurement, and evaluation methods used in nursing education. Graduates will be prepared for a faculty or educator role in colleges or schools of nursing, continuing education programs, staff development, clinical education, and patient and community education.
Courses for the Nursing / Nurse Educator MSN Degree program include:
- Teaching and Learning Strategies
- Curriculum Design
- Instructional Technology Integration
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Nurse Educator Practicum
Nutrition Science - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's School of Health Science offers a degree in Nutrition Science, one of the fastest growing fields in health science. Along with knowledge and skills in general nutrition science and health care, students will learn values, research methods, and applications that can help in a broad range of life science occupations. This programs offers 4 specialization options: Dietetics, Health and Wellness, Health Science, and Pregraduate/Preprofessional.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science degree can work in
areas such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practice, athletic
clubs/wellness centers, public health programs, the food industry, and the
pharmaceutical industry, and can become consultants with sports teams,
corporations, and restaurants.
Courses in the Nutrition Science BS Degree program include:
- Principles of Nutrition
- Food Safety and Microbiology
- Nutritional Analysis and Assessment
- Nutrition Planning and Management
- Nutrition Across the Human Life Cycle
- Nutritional Counseling
- Sports Nutrition
Advanced Start Nutrition Science - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's School of Health Science offers a an Advanced Start BS in Nutrition Science program for candidates who have earned an AAS, AS, AA, BA, or BS degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college. Depending on the tranferability of previously earned credits, students could finish this program in less than two years. This program is ideal for students who wish to seek leadership positions in nutrition, dietetics, or holistic health care in private or public arenas. This program is also ideal for individuals who wish to pursue a graduate or first-professional degree in medicine.
Health and Wellness / Nutrition - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's School of Health Science offers a BS degree in Health and Wellness with a Nutrition specialization. This program prepares students for graduate and first-professional degrees, careers in nutrition, and leadership roles in the field of health sciences and health care. The Nutrition emphasis promotes an in-depth understanding and applications of food and nutrition science, as well as the lastest recommendations for health promotion and disease prevention. This emphasis area can prepare students for a career in private and public work settings.
Courses in the Health and Wellnes / Nutrtion BS Degree program include:
- Nutritional Biochemistry
- Nutritional Research
- Nutrition Across the Human Life Cycle
- Nutritional Counseling
- Sports Nutrition
Health Science - Bachelor of Science
Kaplan University's Bachelor of Science in Health Science online degree program can prepare you for a wide variety of employment opportunities in health care- and health science-related industries. You will gain knowledge and skills in health science and health care, exploring the concepts, values, research methods, and applications you will need for any future career. Learn about the principles of healthy living, and develop administrative, ethical, and professional skills to assume leadership positions across the spectrum of health care. The Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree can prepare you for further graduate study and/or professional degrees in the fields of medicine (MD), osteopathic medicine (DO), and more.
Courses in the Health Science BS Degree program include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diseases in the Human Body
- Health Care Administration
- Research Methods for Health Science
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Public Health
- Models for Health and Wellness
Human Services / Gerontology - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a rewarding career in a wide variety of helping professions. Students are taught to develop their talents, assess clients' needs, identify community resources, and problem solve and advocate for their client--all with the goal of making a difference in the life of those unable to help themselves. In the Gerontology concentration, the program focuses on the physical, mental, and psychosocial development of humans during the aging process. This emphasis area supports students with an interest in working directly with the growing aging population and as advocates for seniors in our society. The courses are designed to prepare graduates to work with the change process of aging and address how the aging population impacts social policy and program delivery.
Courses in the Human Services / Gerontology BS Degree program include:
- The Aging Population and Society
- Psychology of Aging
- Social and Health Care Issues in Aging
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services
Kaplan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
*This program has been approved by the American Health Information Association (AHIMA).
The Baccalaureate Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). |
