Health Services Management, A.S.

Program Description: 3330

The Associate in Science, Health Services Management program is designed for individuals with an interest in health care management and students preparing to transfer into SF’s Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Health Services Administration program. Health services professionals provide important administrative and supportive services in a plethora of health care settings.

After successfully completing the A.S. in Health Services Management program, the students will demonstrate a knowledge of health care delivery systems, legal and ethical considerations, information technology application in health care, leadership and administrative responsibilities, and basic finance, accounting, and budgeting functions.

Requirements for Admission

There are no Admissions requirements for this program.

Students who are not at college level could still be admitted but will need to take prep classes before beginning program courses.

Program Goals and Outcomes
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to:

1. Analyze the foundational components of the healthcare system, including its operational and organizational structures, and accurately apply commonly used terminology.
2. Utilize industry-standard information technology applications to perform administrative and operational tasks in healthcare settings.
3. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local healthcare laws and regulations to ensure compliance and ethical practices within health care facilities.
4. Explain the principles of various healthcare reimbursement systems and methodologies and identify their impact on healthcare financial operations.
5. Apply foundational management principles to support administrative processes, resource allocation, and team coordination within a healthcare environment.
    

Performance Standards

• Students need a C or higher in all coursework 
• Students are urged to make an appointment to see Santa Fe College’s Business Programs Advisor once each semester to ensure that adequate progress toward a degree is being made.
• Students must apply for graduation upon enrollment in their last semester of coursework.