Health Leadership General Info
Medical and health services managers, also called healthcare executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health services. They may manage an entire facility, a Chat with an Admissions Rep specific clinical area or department, or a medical practice for a group of physicians. Medical and health services managers must adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations, and technology.
Students in the Healthcare leadership program learn current leadership traits through comprehensive class and experiential learning sessions at area healthcare facilities. The curriculum prepares students in management, leadership, legal and ethics, accreditation and quality analysis, human resources, and business/finance .The area health facilities provide additional experiential learning.
Graduates may be able to transfer credits to four-year programs to obtain their Bachelor of Healthcare Administration. For example, transfer seamlessly through a new articulation agreement with the University of Iowa for a Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration.
Attractive employment opportunities for healthcare leaders are available in all areas of the country. Current and future shortages of healthcare leaders have and will create numerous openings healthcare leader graduates.
The curriculum for Healthcare Leadership has been approved by the Iowa Department of Education. Application is now open.
Financial aid eligibility for this program is pending and has not yet been confirmed. Students should contact the Financial Aid Office prior to enrollment to discuss funding options.
For more information, please reach out to Admissions at admissions@nwicc.edu.
Award
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
Length
- Four Semesters
- Fall semester entry
Student Profile
- Excellent people skills
- Calm and reasoned judgement
- Communication skills
- Confidentiality
Program Location
- This program is available on campus. General education courses are available online.
Contact Admissions
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712-301-2573 | 712-301-1401 |
712-301-7033 - 800-352-4907
- Email Admissions
Curriculum
| Course # | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| TERM 1 | 18 | |
| BIO165-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO167-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| ENG105-A | Composition I | 3 |
| HSC113-E | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MGT101-A | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Elective | Math* | 3 |
| HSC971-C | Interprofessional Healthcare | 3 |
| CERTIFICATE AWARDED | ||
| Total Credits | 18 | |
| TERM 2 | 16 | |
| BIO170-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO172-A | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| HIT440-A | Quality Management | 3 |
| MGT210-A | Decision Making | 3 |
| Elective | Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | Science | 3 |
| DIPLOMA AWARDED | ||
| Total Credits | 34 | |
| TERM 3 | 18-19 | |
| ACC111-A | Intro to Accounting | 3 |
| Bus165-A | Intro to Leadership | 3 |
| Bus197-A | Leadership Development | 3 |
| HIT 421-E | Legal Aspects of Health Information | 3 |
| Elective | Science w/wo lab | 3-4 |
| Elective | Sociology | 3 |
| TERM 4 | 19 | |
| HSC 245 -E | Teambuilding | 1 |
| MAP402-C | Medical Ethics | 2 |
| MGT170-A | HR Management | 3 |
| PSY213-A | Org. Psychology | 3 |
| SDV810-C | Experiential Learning | 10 |
| Total Credits | 71-72 | |
| *Dependent on program of choice. |
Student Story Dr. Kevin Miller
We’re proud to introduce the Healthcare Leadership degree, which prepares students to take the next step in their careers and lead with confidence in an ever-changing healthcare environment. This program combines the heart of patient care with the skills needed to guide teams and improve systems.
Dr. Kevin Miller, PhD, NRP
Associate Dean of Health, NCC
Frequently Asked Questions
Most medical and health services managers work in healthcare facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes, and group medical practices. Most work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week.
The starting salary in northwest Iowa is $42.95/hour.Graduates typically make $117,960 per year or around $56/hour
You will take a mix of science, human resources, and management classes for this degree.
NCC students have access to high quality lab and clinical spaces.This program can be completed in conjunction with another health-related program if interested in pursuing leadership roles in the health setting.
Financial Aid
The Financial Aid Office will work with you to reach the goal of attending college. Federal and state programs, scholarships and other funding sources, may be available to help you to afford college. We know there are a lot of questions and stress planning to pay for a college education. The Financial Aid Office staff administers aid programs and counsels students in planning individual methods of meeting college costs. Contact the Financial Aid Office for answers to any questions regarding financial aid. What are you waiting for? Let’s get started! Northwest Iowa Community College follows a nationally accepted philosophy in administering financial aid programs.
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