Health Services Administration B.A.S. Degree Respiratory Care

Program Overview

St. Petersburg College's online Bachelor's in Health Services Administration with a concentration in Respiratory Care prepares registered respiratory therapists for career advancement. The program covers healthcare delivery systems, policies, ethics, and leadership skills, and can be completed in as little as 18 months. Graduates are well-prepared for leadership positions in healthcare administration and may find employment in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: St. Petersburg College offers a fully online bachelor's degree in Health Services Administration (HSA) with a concentration in Respiratory Care.
This degree path fulfills the American Association of Respiratory Care's (AARC) recommendation that 80% of respiratory therapists hold a bachelor's degree by 2020.
• Program Objectives: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program is designed to prepare registered respiratory therapists (RRTs) for career advancement in respiratory care.
It provides a broad-based knowledge of healthcare delivery systems, healthcare policies, ethics, and current issues, as well as effective communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills.
• Program Description: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program consists of 36 credit hours of general education requirements and 54 credit hours of HSA coursework.
The general education requirements include courses in English, math, science, social sciences, and humanities. The HSA coursework includes core courses in health services administration, healthcare finance, healthcare policy, and health information systems, as well as specialized courses in respiratory care management and respiratory care education.

Outline:

• Program Content: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program covers a range of topics, including:
• Healthcare Delivery Systems
• Healthcare Policies and Ethics
• Healthcare Finance
• Healthcare Information Systems
• Respiratory Care Management
• Respiratory Care Education
• Program Structure: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program is a fully online program.
It is offered in an eight-week course format, with students taking one or two courses at a time. The program can be completed in as little as 18 months.
• Course Schedule: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program follows a flexible course schedule.
Students can start the program at any time and take courses at their own pace. The program is designed to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
• Individual Modules: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program is divided into individual modules.
Each module covers a specific topic area. Students complete assignments and participate in discussions within each module.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students in the HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Assignments
• Discussions
• Projects
• Assessment Criteria: Students are assessed on their knowledge of the course material, their ability to apply the material to real-world situations, and their critical thinking skills.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Case studies
• Simulations
• Faculty: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program is taught by a faculty of experienced healthcare professionals.
The faculty includes registered respiratory therapists, healthcare administrators, and healthcare researchers.
• Unique Approaches: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program offers a number of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• A focus on real-world applications
• A collaborative learning environment
• A flexible course schedule

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in healthcare administration, including:
• Respiratory Care Manager
• Director of Respiratory Care
• Healthcare Administrator
• Health Information Manager
• Healthcare Policy Analyst
• Career Opportunities: Graduates of the HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program may find employment in a variety of settings, including:
• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Long-term care facilities
• Home health agencies
• Healthcare consulting firms
• Career Outcomes: Graduates of the HSA-BAS in Respiratory Care program have a high rate of employment.
The program's graduates are well-prepared for leadership positions in healthcare administration. The program also provides graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue further education, such as a master's or doctoral degree.