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The aging of our population and the continuing advancements being made in healthcare technology are creating one of the fastest growing job markets in North America. The U.S. Department of Labor has predicted there will be over 2,800,000 new healthcare jobs by 2008.
To help meet the demand for qualified professionals in this rapidly expanding job sector, AIU Online specifically designed a degree program that provides a real-world healthcare management education and helps position graduates to qualify for rewarding healthcare careers in: hospitals, medical practice organizations, long-term care facilities, community health providers, health insurance companies, consulting firms, managed care organizations, pharmaceutical companies and many other types of organizations which support the healthcare industry.
Concentration courses include:
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The Healthcare Industry. A comprehensive overview of the healthcare field. Emphasis is placed on the rapid changes being experienced by the industry, including topics dealing with the aging of the population and advancing medical science and technology.
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The Ethical & Legal Aspects of Healthcare. The legal and practical issues faced by patients as well as the healthcare professionals who take care of them.
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Healthcare Management. Coverage of modern healthcare issues such as risk assessment and managing diverse workforces in the healthcare industry.
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