Program Overview

Program Overview

The Healthcare Management certificate at Madison College is designed to prepare students for a variety of healthcare supervisory positions. In these classes, students will develop their business management skills while focusing on the unique needs required in the healthcare industry.

Upon completion of the Healthcare Management certificate, students qualify to take a national examination to obtain the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) credential through the National Health Career Association (NHA).

To apply for the Healthcare Management certificate, students must be enrolled in or a graduate of the Medical Administrative Specialist program, Business Management program, or equivalent.

Please note: Healthcare employers require all applicants to complete and pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Program Details

• Students in the Healthcare Management certificate can attend full or part-time.
• The Healthcare Management certificate may be offered at these Madison College campuses:
  • Madison – Truax
  • Fort Atkinson

Careers

After completing the Healthcare Management certificate, students will be prepared for a variety of management positions in the following areas:

• Clinic & Hospital Departments
• Health Insurance Organizations
• Long-Term Care Facilities
• Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facilities

Curriculum and Experience

Required Courses

• Management Techniques (3 credits)
• Introduction to Human Resources (3 credits)
• Introduction to Business (3 credits)
• Business Presentations and Publications (3 credits)
• Medical Language for the Business Professional 1 (3 credits)
• Medical Administrative Procedures (3 credits)

Admission

Earning a certificate is a great way to expand your skill set and add professionalism to a resume. Applications are always open.

To Apply

• Submit all application materials by the deadline.
• International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

Application Dates

• Fall 2025:
  • Application open
  • Application completion deadline is October 15, 2025
• Spring 2026:
  • Application available on September 15, 2025
  • Application completion deadline is March 15, 2026

Admission Requirements

• All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
• Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions attended and show completion of or current enrollment in:
  • Medical Administrative Specialist
  • Business Management
• The education requirement above can be waived by the program director if a student has comparable work experience.

Additional Notes

• Certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid
• Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis
• Students who have already completed the certificate coursework at the time of application will receive the certificate diploma at the end of the term of application

Career Outcomes

The Healthcare Management certificate will prepare students for entry into healthcare supervisory positions. Coursework includes the development of business management skills with a targeted focus on specific management skills required in the healthcare environment.

Related Programs

• Office Management
• Medical Billing
• Medical Administrative Specialist

Estimated Program Cost

• $3,268.63

Estimated Time to Complete

• 18 Credits | Finish in 1 semester

Delivery Method

• 100% Online
• Some Online/Some In Person

Area of Study

• Business

Degree

• Certificate

Program Number

• CERT