Find out more about Associate of Arts / Associate of Science in Health Sciences

Program Details

Sometimes, to break into a field, an associate’s degree is all you need. St. Petersburg College offers the Associate of Arts / Associate of Science in Health Sciences. With this online health science degree, you can work as a medical secretary or administrative assistant in healthcare.

The curriculum teaches basic administration and management of healthcare, preparing you for employment in non-clinical healthcare. Should you wish to pursue further education, your credits transfer to the BAS in Health Services Administration.

Your studies in the health sciences teach you:

• Basic knowledge of medical language, disease processes, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and healthcare delivery
• Administrative functions within a healthcare organization such as budgets, IT, management of medical supplies, and reimbursement systems
• Compliance with governmental and legal requirements
• Implementation of appropriate management strategies to lead an ethically responsible and safe healthcare team

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