Health Services Administration

Students who have already completed an associate degree and are pursuing a bachelor's degree are eligible for Advanced Technical Certificates (ATC) that offer specialization in key career paths.

• Completion of the online application and a $30 application fee
• Submission of high school and college/university transcripts

Students who wish to pursue an ATC in Health Services Management must meet one of the following pre-requisite categories:

• AS Degree in Health Services Management or Health Information Technology
• AA, AS, or AAS Degree or higher with relevant certifications, licenses, or credentials (e.g. CMA/RMA, RHIA, RHIT, CMM, CMoM) OR minimum 1 year of health-related experience

Students with an AA, AS, AAS or higher and no certifications of health-related experience may be required to complete pre-requisite coursework prior to enrolling in the certificate courses.

Program Costs

The cost per credit hour for courses in this certificate is the $122.25 baccalaureate level rate. For more information, visit our current Tuition & Fee information page.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available to all eligible students each semester from the LSSC Foundation. Visit the Foundation Scholarships page to learn more.

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.

Program Length

Credit Hours: 12

Estimated Time to Completion: 1-2 semesters

Course Types Offered

This certificate offers online courses for maximum flexibility with your current schedule.

Courses Included

• Healthcare Revenue Cycle
• Healthcare Risk Management
• Leadership and Management in Healthcare Organizations
• Quality and Performance Improvement in Healthcare

The advanced technical certificate can transfer credits into the BAS Strategic Leadership degree program.

College Accreditation

Lake-Sumter State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Learn more on our accreditation page.