Healthcare reform. Medical innovations. An aging population. Rising costs. New technology. Increasing regulation. The national electronic health record initiative. Patient-centric care.
The need has never been greater for knowledgeable and skilled managers in every sector of the healthcare industry – from hospitals, physician group practices and long-term care organizations, to insurance, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical product companies.
Whether you are looking to begin or advance your management career in this complex and interdependent industry, Champlain College’s Healthcare Management Program is designed to provide you with the healthcare management knowledge and skills necessary to thrive and lead in this environment of rapid change.
Education that Builds a Long and Successful Career Path
- Professional Certificate in Healthcare Management (16 undergraduate credits)
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management (60 credits for those with AS degrees, 120 credits for those without)
Coming in 2010!
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement (18 graduate credits)
- Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Information Systems (21 graduate credits)
- M.S. in Healthcare Management – Integrating Improvement and Information Systems (42 graduate credits)
The Champlain Difference
Following Champlain’s long tradition of creating highly relevant, in-demand programs for the workforce, our Healthcare Management program was developed in collaboration with leaders and practitioners from a variety of disciplines within the industry. Each course has been developed by, and receives ongoing review from, a diverse team of professionals and practitioner faculty representing a range of industry perspectives.
The program is based on six core elements:
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“The program provides a comprehensive study of U.S. healthcare, including industry trends, billing, insurance, access and affordability. No other program offers this combination. It will fill a big gap.”
Jim Hester, Ph.D.
Director, Vermont Healthcare Reform Commission