Healthcare
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
November 06, 2024
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- On Campus
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
November 06, 2024
18 months1
Develop the foundational healthcare knowledge and business proficiency with a Healthcare degree to keep your skills relevant in today's industry. With this Healthcare program, you choose among these specializations: Medical Administrative Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assisting or Healthcare Administration. You pick your specialization, then take Healthcare courses in core areas of career success in order to stay relevant in today’s industry.
For Illinois residents, please visit our Health Sciences Associate’s degree page.
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Begin your exciting and fulfilling career in the healthcare industry as an allied health professional utilizing your online Healthcare degree, from healthcare support and medical secretaries to pharmacy technicians and medical assisting.2
If you want to continue your education with Rasmussen University, you can smoothly transfer your Associate's degree in Healthcare credits into our Health and Wellness Bachelor’s degree-completion program.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2020 and 2030 for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants is 11%, Pharmacy Technicians is 4% and Medical Assistants is 18%.3 A Healthcare degree from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
Practice functional finance, organizational leadership and human resources skills aimed to improve efficiencies in any healthcare environment.
Establish and sharpen written and verbal communication skills to advocate for patients and staff while ensuring confidentiality and productivity.
Develop and enhance the customer service and communication skills you need to improve patient experiences and your ability to perform key roles on any healthcare team.
Learn how to coordinate care effectively and respectfully to patients from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Prepares students to deliver outstanding customer service in a healthcare setting. Provides an understanding of the factors that influence the perceptions of external and internal customers. Topics covered include the psychology of patients, customer service in a diverse world, listening skills and effective communication techniques.
Provides an overview of the United States healthcare system. Explores the influence of reimbursement methodologies and finance on healthcare delivery, as well as the role of local, state and federal government in healthcare delivery. Introduces a variety of provider models and service delivery systems found in both private and public healthcare facilities, including different types of healthcare facilities.
Studies the United States legal system and court process with emphasis on legal and ethical issues within the healthcare environment. Covers fraud and abuse, patient privacy and confidentiality and professional practice law and ethics. Includes a project that is specific to the student's program of study.
22-25 Courses to Complete (Varies by Specialization)
91 Credit Hours
Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your degree and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions advisor today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military discounts for those who qualify.
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and can utilize online and on-campus support and resources.
The degree type can vary based on specialization and state:
See below to find out where you can find a Healthcare program near you.