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American InterContinental University Online
American InterContinental University Online
Programs: Associate in Healthcare Administration, Associate in Medical Coding & Billing, Bachelor of Healthcare Management, MBA in Healthcare Management
Locations: Online
American InterContinental University Online is the web-based branch of AIU, which has campuses in Georgia, Houston and South Florida. The distance learning campus was established to allow professionals to receive a high quality education without having to disrupt their schedules or lifestyles.
Students at the School of Healthcare Management receive the same quality education as those at the school's land based campuses, including online access to a comprehensive library of educational materials, career services information, and more. Each class is presented over a ten week quarter. New Internet technologies such as streaming audio/video and online chat capabilities are used to create a unique learning environment where students can participate in synchronous and asynchronous learning.
Degree Programs and Courses of Study
Associate of Arts in Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
Students learn to identify key ethical, theoretical, and practical issues related to medical records. They learn how to perform essential clerical and organizational tasks within a healthcare office. Discussion of ethical, legislative, and regulatory issues relative to the day-to-day operations of a medical or allied health office is also included in this up-to-date, real-world curriculum.
Among the rich multimedia online business administration classes students will be required to complete are Medical Terminology, Medical Office Procedures. and Medical Records.
Associate of Arts in Business Administration in Medical Coding & Billing
In addition to a broad general education, students in the Medical Coding & Billing program learn the use of information technology systems within the healthcare arena, with a focus on collection, retention, and interpretation of patient healthcare data. Students learn the classification and coding of diagnosis and treatment information used in medical billing and insurance reimbursement.
Graduates will be able to pursue a variety of career opportunities, including healthcare technician, medical records specialist, and more.
Bachelor's of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
Concentration courses in this degree program include:
- The Healthcare Industry: A comprehensive overview of the healthcare field. Emphasis is placed on the rapid changes being experienced by the industry, including topics dealing with the aging of the population and advancing medical science and technology.
- The Ethical & Legal Aspects of Healthcare: The legal and practical issues faced by patients as well as the healthcare professionals who take care of them.
- Healthcare Management: Coverage of modern healthcare issues such as risk assessment and managing diverse workforces in the healthcare industry.
Master's of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
Concentration courses in the Healthcare Management MBA include:
- Systems in Healthcare. A course dedicated to the examination of concepts and skills necessary to assume leadership positions in healthcare. This includes in-depth analyses of human behavior, inter-organizational perspectives, medical needs, education, communication and resources.
- Health Policy. A course which focuses on important roles political factors play in the development of health policy, how administrative agencies translate legislation into statutory law and the role played by the media in shaping public opinion on health policy issues.
The accelerated program can be completed in as little as ten months.
Learn more about the MBA degree in Healthcare Management from AIU Online.
Admissions and Financial Aid
As part of the admissions process, prospective students participate in an interview with one of the school's admissions advisors. The school participates in a number of financial aid programs, and also offers alternative financial aid options for those who qualify. For more information on the admissions process, and the education offered at the School of Healthcare Management at AIU Online, please complete a request form.