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The Nursing/Health Care Education certificate is designed for health care and nursing professionals interested in pursuing careers in educational or service settings. Current educators can update or expand their knowledge in curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, and revitalize their teaching and learning strategies. Combining your current professional expertise with the knowledge of teaching and learning strategies, assessment and evaluation and curriculum, and program design will expand and enhance your role as a health care educator.

Content can be applied to patient teaching, continuing education or in-service education, community health education, as well as to the role and delivery of academic education. The certificate program is open to post baccalaureate students and these graduate level credits will also apply toward the completion of a graduate degree in Nursing. Coursework will provide a foundation of knowledge for the novice educator, as well as providing current faculty with new applications and practical skills.

Gain the right skills to keep a health care facility running smoothly.
The medical office management program provides a comprehensive education that focuses on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in administrative and clerical procedures. Be part of an expert team by working with patient medical records, medical documents, and other medical office matters. In addition to the online program, you will complete an unpaid externship in a physician's office or clinic. Graduates are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Specialist (CMAS) test, given by the American Medical Technologists.†

Please note that students in the medical office management program are required to complete an unpaid externship for a total of 90 hours. Students must be able to accommodate the externship in their weekly schedules. Some sites may not allow students to complete the externship during the evening or on weekends, so it may be necessary to complete the requirements Monday through Friday during regular business hours. 

Students must complete all coursework, achieve a minimum grade of "C" or better in each major and core course, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to graduate.

†Although the program is designed to prepare students for various certification and licensing examinations, the University cannot guarantee students will pass the exams.

The concentration in Medical Coding and Billing combines a broad base of fundamental business courses and general education requirements with career-relevant coursework relating to the modern healthcare industry. This real-world AABA degree program includes three concentration courses:

• Introduction to ICD Classification and Reimbursement
• Introduction to Coding and Billing
• Fundamentals of Healthcare Technology

Successful graduates of this program will have acquired the industry-current knowledge and skills to pursue a diverse range of career opportunities, including Medical Records Specialist, Patient Services Coordinator, Healthcare Technician, Insurance Verification Representative and many others.

Interested students should also know that courses in this AABA program are taught by industry-experienced instructors with career-relevant knowledge in the fields they teach, making this an appropriate course of study for future-focused healthcare professionals striving to build credentials that can help them take advantage of real-world career opportunities in the growing and dynamic healthcare industry.

Ohio University’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree program prepares professionals for leadership positions in contemporary health organizations and systems in the U.S.  Graduates are highly valued for their ability to solve complex problems and meet organizational goals by combining their knowledge of the evolving health environment with their experience.

The program is delivered online and students appreciate the convenience and flexibility of completing this program from their home or office, while continuing to build their careers.

The Ohio University online MHA program is oriented to experienced, mid-career, health professionals who bring a wealth of practical experience to their studies.  Students report that they are able to apply what they learn immediately to their jobs.  This helps distinguish them from their peers and often accelerates their career advancement.

Course highlights include issues of leadership, finance, health system structures and managed care, ethics and law, maximizing human resources, information and systems use, health policy, and strategic planning and marketing.

Ohio University is accredited by the regional accrediting agency, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

The Master of Science program for Occupational Therapists from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is a 22-month post-professional distance education program.  It is designed to build on the knowledge and skills practicing occupational therapists have acquired from their BS-level professional program and clinical practice.  You will use this foundation in the 11-course Master of Science program to develop more advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will support you as an effective practitioner.

Ranked #1 Best Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy in U.S. News & World Report 2008, BU Sargent College is dedicated to providing high-quality education.  Come work with award-winning faculty, benefit from our mentorship model and experience the flexibility of the BU difference.  Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.

Over the past several decades, the need for high professional standards in the disaster management community has grown exponentially, especially in the United States.

Disasters such as the recent flooding in the heartlands, the tragic failures of Hurricane Katrina, wildfires in California, the deadly Myanmar cyclone, and startling earthquakes in China (just to name a few) have reaffirmed the need for professionals who have the real, unfaltering skills required to be effective responders to disasters.

Benedictine University’s Disaster Management Certificate is designed for the widest spectrum of emergency response professionals including government officials, law enforcement, emergency services, public health, and other healthcare professionals.

If you are an emergency responder, our curriculum will prepare you for multiple phases of disaster management including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Online Master of Business Administration
Specializations in Finance; General Management; Healthcare Management; High Technology Management; Innovation Entrepreneurship; International Management; Marketing; or Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Earn your MBA Online at Northeastern
Northeastern University, a world leader in practice-based education, is pleased to offer its MBA degree program in a convenient online format.  As a student in the online MBA program, you will build on your current career success, expand your managerial skills and knowledge base, and put your new learning to use in your place of work. You’ll gain a solid foundation in all areas of business enterprise and be prepared to drive business growth in a global marketplace.

The online MBA provides you with convenience and flexibility.  You can log in anytime, interact one-on-one with your instructors, classmates, and bring real-life challenges from your workplace.

A world-class AACSB accredited education
Northeastern University is AACSB International accredited — this is the highest standard of accreditation for any business school worldwide.

Distinguished reputation for innovation and real-world experience
In 2009, The Financial Times ranked Northeastern University's online MBA program #2 for AACSB-accredited US-based online MBA programs.  In 2008, U.S. News & World Report ranked Northeastern University’s international business program 13th in the U.S. among "America's Best Colleges."

Saint Xavier University’s accredited* online Master of Science in Nursing degree, Clinical Nurse Leader track, was crafted to meet the needs of the working RN.  Our online programs provide a foundation for personal and professional growth, developing Nurse professionals who are prepared to practice in a variety of settings. 

Many Saint Xavier University Nursing graduates hold key positions, both nationally and internationally, in nursing practice, education, administration, and research.
Through comprehensive coursework tailored to accommodate your busy schedule, you can benefit from the freedom to pursue an advanced Nursing degree at a pace that fits your lifestyle. 

Our innovative online format is easy to use and allows you to interact with your professor and classmates from across the country in a unique virtual classroom setting.

*Saint Xavier University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).  The School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)