Health Care Management – AS Degree
Penn Foster

Program Details

At Penn Foster College, students have the opportunity earn an Health Care Management – AS Degree*. The program begins with an introduction to health care and a brief history of technology in health care and medicine. Important when working in health care is the law and ethics of what you are providing and how it is carried out. The course Law and Ethics in Medicine provides students with knowledge of the issues concerning the delivery of health care, as well as the importance of confidentiality and informed consent.

Students pursuing a degree in health care management are expected to complete foundational courses in math and English to be allowed to progress in the program. Semesters two-four challenge students with more specialized course materials directly relevant to a career in health care management. Students may also take courses such as HIPAA Compliance, Health Care Statistics, and Human Resources Management.

The final semester allows for the choice of a general education elective. Students may choose to take music, art, or literature classes. In the form of a comprehensive review, students close the course with a practicum in Health Care Management. During this course students test their knowledge and skills by performing research tasks in a work environment, under the guidance of a supervisor.

Disclaimer:
*Residents of Minnesota will receive the Associate of Applied Science upon completing this program.

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School Accreditation & Licensing

Penn Foster is accredited by:

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Penn Foster High School, Penn Foster Career School, and Penn Foster College have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 

Penn Foster Career School is regionally accredited for non-degree granting postsecondary programs, and Penn Foster High School is accredited for grades 9 through adult, by the Commission on Secondary Schools of the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools.

Penn Foster Career School has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)

All Penn Foster programs are affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement.

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score

Additional Info

  • Some programs may require 15 credits of general education prior to enrollment.