Online Health Care Degree Programs

Allied Health Care and Healthcare Management Degrees and Programs

Online health care degree programs provide learning opportunities for individuals who find fulfillment in helping others and assisting in the management of medical and health services.

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Each year millions of people access the healthcare system for preventative care and treatment of illness.

In addition to physicians, nurses and dentists, the healthcare system relies upon countless other professionals to diagnose, treat and support the health of patients.

As the U.S population ages and the elderly seek out medical treatment, demand for qualified healthcare professionals will grow.

Benefits of online healthcare degrees

As the size of the elderly population increases, hospitals, clinics and physician's offices will fulfill the increased demand for healthcare services by hiring qualified healthcare professionals with strong technical skills and knowledge. Online healthcare degrees provide an efficient way for individuals to get the education they need and start or advance their career in healthcare, while they also work or attend to other areas of their lives.

Other benefits of earning a healthcare degree online include:

Flexibility: The virtual format enables you to learn at your own pace, wherever you have Internet access.
Convenience: Learning online allows you to continue with your current job. This is especially useful for current healthcare workers interested in advancing their skills.
Quality: Credible healthcare online programs are accredited by the same agencies that accredit traditional campus programs such as the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) etc.

Online Healthcare Degrees and Program Specializations

Healthcare degrees cover a broad range of professions, such as the allied health professions and healthcare administration. Specializations of the allied health professions include pharmacy technology, respiratory therapy, laboratory skills, and medical billing. Healthcare professionals can also specialize in community education and social services. Not all health care programs are suited for online study, but many online colleges offer the following and more specializations through distance learning.

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Internships and Clinical Experiences: Even though the number of healthcare jobs is increasing, competition for the best ones require practical experience in addition to a strong online education. Some schools may offer an internship as part of the program, but if not, you may be able to arrange one on your own by volunteering for a relevant organization. For hands-on healthcare professions, such as nursing, some schools may offer clinical experiences in the state where the school is located, or allow you to take them at a healthcare facility near your home.

Certification: Many healthcare positions require professional certifications -- such as the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) exams. If you enroll in an online health care program, be proactive in identifying certifications required for your profession. You may even be able to take some before you graduate.

Professional organizations: These groups provide a way for healthcare professionals to network, share information and gain additional education. Some national professional organizations also have state chapters that can be a valuable resource for advancing your knowledge.

Accredited Health Care Degree Online Colleges

A good number of accredited online universities and colleges offer online health care degrees in administration, management, nursing, health education, medical billing/coding, public health and other healthcare related programs.

Kaplan University - offers the following online health care degree programs:

AAS in Health Information Technology
AAS in Medical Transcription
AAS in Medical Office Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Heath and Wellness
Bachelor of Science in Human Services - Gerontology
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science
MBA in Health Care Management
Master of Science in Health Education
Master of Science in Management - Health Care Management
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Informatics
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Master of Public Administration - Health Care Management
Master of Public Health
RN to BS in Nursing
RN to MS in Nursing

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University of Phoenix - is the largest accredited online college. UOP offers various health care degree online programs:

Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration
Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration-Medical Records
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration - Emergency Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration - Health Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration - Health Information Systems
Bachelor of Science in Health Administration - Long Term Care
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN Required)
Licensed Practical Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse to BSN
M.B.A. - Health Care Management
Master of Science in Nursing (RN Required)
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science in Nursing/Informatics
Master of Science in Nursing/MBA/ Health Care Management
Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Health Administration
Master of Science in Psychology
Master of Health Administration
Master of Health in Administration/Education
Master of Health in Administration/Gerontology
Master of Health in Administration/Health Care Education
Master of Health in Administration/Health Care Informatics

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Keiser University - offers the following online health care degree programs:

Associate of Arts - Health Services Administration
Associate of Arts - Medical Assisting
Bachelor of Arts - Health Services Administration
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Master of Business Administration - Health Services Management

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Ashford University - offers the following online health care degree programs:

B.A. in Gerontology
B.A. in Health and Human Services
B.A. in Health and Wellness
B.A. in Health Care Studies
B.A. in Health Education
B.A. in Health Informatics
B.A. in Health and Human Services - Long-term Care Management
B.A. in Health and Marketing Communication
B.A. in Health Care Administration
B.A. in Health Care Administration - Long-term Care Management
B.A. in Health Care Studies - No Concentration
B.A. in Health Care Studies - Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services)
B.A. in Health Care Studies - Environmental Science
B.A. in Health Care Studies - Health Care Administration
B.A. in Health Care Studies - Health Studies
B.A. in Health Care Studies - Human Resources Management
B.A. in Health Care Studies - Psychology
B.A. in Health Care Studies - Sociology
MBA in Health Care Administration
M.A. in Health Care Administration

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Capella University - offers the following nursing and other health care degree online programs:

BS - Health Care Management
BSN – RN-to-BSN Completion
MHA – General Health Administration
MHA – Health Care Operations
MHA – Health Policy
MPH - General Public Health
MPH - Health Management and Policy
MPH - Social and Behavioral Sciences
MS - Gerontology
MSN - Nurse Educator
MSN - Nurse Educator Bridge
DHA – General Health Administration
DHA – Health Care Leadership
DrPH – Epidemiology
DrPH – Health Advocacy and Leadership
PhD - Health Care Administration

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Job trends in the healthcare industry

Ten of the 20 fastest-growing occupations are related to healthcare, according to the Bureau for Labor Statistics, providing 14.3 million jobs in 2008, with rapid growth expected as the population ages. Even better, many of these jobs require only an associate's degree or professional certification, providing access to employment for millions of entry-level workers. Of the almost 600,000 healthcare facilities in the U.S., 76% are offices for physicians, dentists or other healthcare practitioners, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hospitals, however, which make up only 1% of the facilities, employ 35% of the workers in the field.

Healthcare jobs are almost universal, with jobs occurring in every state in the country. This makes the healthcare profession more mobile than others, such as manufacturing jobs which are tied to plants in one location. Depending upon the healthcare specialty, the number of jobs available may be higher in certain states. For example, the state with the highest employment of medical assistants is California. Alaska, however, is the state with the top average salary for medical assistants. Therefore, it is important to consider both location and salary when making decisions about job location.