Associate of Applied Technical Studies Degree

Program Overview

This degree enables you to start or enhance your career by focusing on the fundamentals of healthcare, leadership abilities, and knowledge in management.

Our two-year Allied Health Administration program is the perfect complement to those holding allied health certificates who wish to advance into a management role in their field. This program is designed to provide you with a balance of medical and administrative knowledge to help launch your career.

Additionally, this degree is designed to prepare you to transfer to a four-year college to earn your bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Healthcare Management, Health Information Technology, Pharmaceutical Marketing & Management, and other high demand careers.

Belmont’s Associate’s Degree in Allied Health Administration can be taken completely online or a combination of online with in-person learning.


Program Outcomes

  1. Seamless progression to a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration.
  2. Apply general knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, and psychology in administration aspects of health care.
  3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of medical business practices, including billing & coding procedures, along with reimbursement practices in health care.
  4. Demonstrate clear & effective oral and written communication skills, critical thinking, & problem-solving measures in the workplace.
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and other applicable healthcare laws.

FYE1110

First Year Experience is required for all students to take in year 1, fall semester. Students must receive a passing grade.


Class Sequence

Code Course Title Credits
Year 1 Fall Semester
BIO1110/BIO2110 Human Biology I/A&P I 3
MED1105 Medical Terminology 2
ENG1110 Composition I 3
MAT1110 Allied Health Math 3
MED2260 Introduction to Medical Billing 2
Spring Semester
BIO1112/BIO2112 Human Biology II/A&P II 3
BUS1111 Introduction to Business 3
BUS1125 Supervision & Management 3
OAM1150 Document Design & Formatting 3
MAT1120 Statistics 4
Year 2 Fall Semester
ECN1110/1120 Micro- OR Macro-Economics 3
ACC1120 Financial Accounting 4
PSY1120 General Psychology 3
MED2258 Introduction to ICD-10CM Coding 3
MED2265 Introduction to CPT-4 Coding 3
Spring Semester
COM1110/COM111 Interpersonal Communications/Speech 3
MED1160 Basic Pathophysiology 3
MED2245 Medical Law & Ethics 2
MED2255 Electronic Health Record Workflow 2
ENG1120 Composition II 3
MED2268 Intermediate to ICD-10CM & CPT-4 Coding 3
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