Associate Degree in Health Studies at Delaware County Community College |
Delaware County Community College
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Delaware County Community College is a Public, 2-year Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus with 10,816 students in Media, PA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
The mission of Delaware County Community College is to offer educational programs and services that are accessible, comprehensive, community centered and flexible in order to enhance the development
of the community and residents of its service area. |
Delaware County Community College
Associate degree
Health Studies
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The Associate of Applied Science in Health Studies is designed to offer students interested in working within the health care field an opportunity to attain the associate degree. Students acquiring this degree would be able to pursue advancement opportunities within varied health care settings. Examples of positions that would be applicable include: Billing Supervisor, Patient Service Representative, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Supply Manager, and Allied Health Instructor. This program is especially advantageous for students who have completed certificates of competency and proficiency programs offered by the Allied Health and Nursing department and wish to complete a degreed course of study. The program offers a broad view of health care related topics while providing a basic liberal studies foundation.
Upon completion of this program the student will be able to:
Know the terminology and bio-psycho-social foundations related to the function of the human body.
Discuss the bio-psycho-social and economic principles that guide and govern health care delivery systems.
Demonstrate the analytic and critical reasoning skills necessary to function effectively in health care settings.
Utilize skills and knowledge related to proficiency in health care computer applications.
Analyze the ethical and legal issues related to health care.
Explain aspects of and factors related to current trends and in health care management and delivery.
Advance personal career paths and interests related to employment in health care.
Communicate effectively and appropriately in oral and written exchanges.
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