The Health Services Management Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree prepares students for employment as health services managers in a variety of settings. Healthcare is America’s fastest-growing service industry. Graduates of this program will have numerous employment opportunities leading to promotional opportunities in management positions such as medical practice manager or supervisor of a revenue-cycle-related department in a hospital or other health facility.
The program emphasizes communication skills, leadership skills, principles of management in health settings, computer and e-health skills, health revenue cycle management, healthcare delivery systems; medical ethics, compliance, health sciences, safety, and employability skills.
Degree Information
A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply to Lake-Sumter State College.
Application Process
Program Costs
Tuition costs for programs and courses at the associate's degree level are $109.73 per credit hour. Additional costs will include textbooks, materials, and course fees. Learn more about our tuition & fees.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to all eligible students each semester from the LSSC Foundation. Visit the Foundation Scholarships page to learn more.
Students graduating from high school and enrolling at LSSC may qualify for other scholarships offered through the State of Florida. You will be notified of your eligibility after you apply to the College.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work-Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.
The State of Florida requires students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution to demonstrate competency in civic literacy by the time they graduate, pursuant to s. 1007.25(5), Florida Statutes. Beginning with the 2021-2022 academic year, newly enrolled students must demonstrate competency through completion of a civic literacy course and by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
Check your DegreeWorks or the Florida Civic Literacy Requirement page for more information.
Dr. Christopher Sargent
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352-323-3635
Upon successful completion of the A.S. Health Services Management program, a student is eligible for national certification:
Mission
The mission of the Health Services Management program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become healthcare managers in a healthcare environment.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the A.S. Health Services Management program requirements, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills basic to management in any health care setting including knowledge of materials and supplies needed in health services settings
- Interpret federal, state and local laws as they apply to health care facilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate human resource management in healthcare
- Demonstrate knowledge of the economics involved in healthcare
- Demonstrate the ability to use and manage health information technology applications
- Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and of legal and ethical responsibilities of health-related professionals
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical language, anatomy & physiology, and disease processes
Jobs/Career
Job Outlook (Florida)
Statewide, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FLDEO) predicts 6.4% job growth in Human Resource Manager Enterprise through 2023. This includes all 67 of Florida's counties. Hospital
In Central Florida, FLDEO predicts a 39.5% growth rate in Medical & Health Services Managers through 2029. For this data, Central Florida includes Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Sumter Counties.
Salary Data (Florida)
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2021 wage data, the median salary for Medical & Health Services Managers $97,930 in Central Florida. Across Florida, the median salary is $97,930. For this data, Central Florida includes Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties.