Program Information
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Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
- Pathway: Healthcare
- Program Code: 10-530-3
- Offering: In-class, Online
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August and January
About the Healthcare Services Management Degree
Description
Demonstrate leadership skills, manage support staff, and ensure efficient healthcare organizational workflows according to prescribed quality standards with the abilities attained through this program. Most courses are offered via flexible online and hybrid (in-class/online) formats.
Employers in healthcare systems seek individuals who can function in multiple capacities. The Wisconsin Technical College System in October 2019 identified this profession as the No. 1 in-demand area of the Top 50 jobs.
You can earn the Healthcare Customer Service certificate, Health Unit Coordinator technical diploma or Phlebotomy technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: Strong written and oral communication skills will contribute to your success as a healthcare services manager. This position’s designated duties are fulfilled across various healthcare-related organizations.
Related Programs
Health Unit Coordinator
Enter the healthcare field in a non-direct patient care role. This program prepares you for responsibilities such as order transcription, clerical support functions and customer service interactions. Technical courses are offered via flexible hybrid (in-class/online) instructional format.
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomists perform functions such as blood drawing, specimen processing, lab procedures and clerical duties. To prepare for this career, you will learn the theory and practical skills of phlebotomy through the on-campus laboratory sessions and experiences at local healthcare facilities.
Detailed Program Information
2020-21 Curriculum
| Semester | Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) | ECON-195 | Economics (or) Any 200-level ECON course |
3 |
| (1) | ENG-195 | Written Communication ^ * (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (1) | HEALTH-101 | Medical Terminology ^ * | 3 |
| (1) | HEALTH-104 | Culture of Healthcare ^ * | 2 |
| (1) | HEALTH-107 | Digital Literacy for Healthcare ^ * | 2 |
| (1) | NATSCI-189 | Basic Anatomy (or) NATSCI-177 General Anatomy and Physiology ‡ (or) NATSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ |
3 |
| (2) | HSM-140 | Health Unit Coordinator Procedures 1 ‡ ^ (or) CLABT-110 Basic Lab Skills ‡ * and CLABT-111 Phlebotomy ‡ * |
3 |
| (2) | HSM-141 | Health Unit Coordinator Procedures 2 ‡ ^ (or) MLABT-161 Computer Applications for the Medical Laboratory ‡ * and Two Credits of Electives |
3 |
| (2) | HSM-142 | Health Unit Coordinator Clinical ‡ ^ (or) MLABT-166 Phlebotomy Clinical Experience ‡ * |
3 |
| (2) | HSM-145 | Healthcare Law, Ethics and Professional Standards ‡ | 3 |
| (2) | MATH-189 | Introductory Statistics ‡ (or) MATH-260 Basic Statistics ‡ |
3 |
| (3) | ACCTG-110 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| (3) | ENG-197 | Technical Reporting (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| (3) | HRMGT-193 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| (3) | HSM-139 | Bioethics, Human Research Practices and Compliance ‡ | 4 |
| (3) | HSM-144 | Introduction to the Business of Healthcare ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | BADM-126 | Business Finance ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | HSM-143 | Healthcare Quality Management ‡ | 3 |
| (4) | HSM-146 | Leadership in Healthcare Organizations ‡ | 4 |
| (4) | PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course |
3 |
| (4) | SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course |
3 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS |
63 |
( ) Semester order for full-time students.
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Health Unit Coordinator technical diploma.
* Counts toward earning the Phlebotomy technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
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2020-2021 Program Card
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Important Dates
Fall Start: Petition for program in February
Spring start: Petition for program in September
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Employ healthcare quality management techniques to encourage safe and efficient patient care
- Describe knowledge of healthcare systems management
- Utilize oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills in an organized and coherent manner
- Apply quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills
- Convey professional judgment within various medical settings/scenarios
- Identify healthcare laws, ethics, and professional standards
- Describe human research regulatory compliance and institutional research board functions
Career Outlook
Because employers in healthcare systems seek individuals who can function in multiple capacities, the demand for this profession continues to grow. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, community-based facilities, outpatient departments, physicians' offices, clinics, laboratories, intermediate/long-term care facilities, and group homes/assisted living.
Possible Careers
Healthcare-Related (Entry-Level) Manager
Lead Worker
Supervisor
Coordinator
Admission Requirements
This program admits students through a petition selection process.
Learn more about the petition process
The following are required for admission:
- C or higher in the following courses:
- HEALTH-101
- NATSCI-189 (or NATSCI-201* or NATSCI-177*)
- HEALTH-107
- ENG-195 or ENG-201*
- GPA 2.3 or higher
- Choose either Health Unit Coordinator or Phlebotomy
- Fall Start: Petition for program in February
- Spring start: Petition for program in September
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