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Health Studies, Associate in Applied Science (HSTU)

Delaware County Community College
Media , United States
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Degree
Diploma
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Health Administration | Health Education | Health Information Management
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Health Studies, Associate in Applied Science (HSTU)

Program Description

The Associate of Applied Science in Health Studies is designed to offer students interested in working within the health care field an opportunity to attain the associate degree. Students acquiring this degree would be able to pursue advancement opportunities within varied health care settings. Examples of positions that would be applicable include: Billing Supervisor, Patient Service Representative, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Supply Manager and Allied Health Instructor. This program is especially advantageous for students who have completed certificates of competency and proficiency programs offered by the Allied Health and Nursing department and wish to complete a degreed course of study. The program offers a broad view of health care related topics while providing a basic liberal study foundation.


Academic Plan Outcomes

  • An Associate in Applied Science will be awarded upon completion of the program with a 2.0 GPA and a “C” or better in all Allied Health and Nursing (AHN) courses.
  • Upon completion of this curriculum students are eligible to sit for the CMRS (Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist) exam. The CMRS designation is awarded by the Certifying Board of the American Medical Billing Association (CBAMBA).

Career

  • Faculty Focus – Professor of Allied Health Jennifer DeCaro Addeo serves as Director of the Medical Assistant Program, one of the many programs offered through the Allied Health and Nursing Division. Certified as a CMA by the American Association of Medical Assistants, Addeo teaches AHM-107 Medical Assistant Clinical I and AHM Medical Assistant Clinical II as well as AHM-140 Professional and Communication Issues in Health Care. Addeo has a Master of Public Health from West Chester University.

Program Details

  • Division: Allied Health and Nursing
  • Academic Plan:** Effective: Fall 2016
  • Degree Awarded: Career Degree
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