Whether you’re building a foundation of knowledge to apply to your bachelor’s degree program or are seeking a job in the expanding health care field, the Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration with a concentration in Electronic Health Records can help. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical records and health information technician jobs may experience 20 to 28 percent growth between 2010 and 2020. Most entry-level medical records jobs require an associate degree. Learn how University of Phoenix can help you make your move into electronic health records. The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration with emphasis in Electronic Health Records lays a foundation for further study of the health care industry at the undergraduate level. Courses focus on the introduction of health care delivery, medical terminology, health care information systems fundamentals, data management, and health care ethics and compliance. Students will also use electronic health record-keeping software that synthesizes a variety of records processes common in health care facilities. The concepts learned in this program align to national electronic health record specialist certification exam content.

Gain skills relevant to health care management Build the skills and knowledge needed to understand various functions of the United States health care system and roles of health care workers. In addition, you'll critically examine the public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of the industry. Faculty who average 17.5 years of working experience in health care Our faculty members have working experience in the fields that they teach, and they hold master’s degrees or higher. This combination of experience and academic achievement means our faculty are industry leaders who provide students with a balanced view of how theory can be applied to a working environment. Courses that align with the industry Our curriculum is developed to reflect program outcomes and health care industry standards. The coursework is updated in response to student assessment results and faculty feedback to keep course content effective, relevant and aligned with the latest industry information.