Health Services Administration

The health services administration major prepares students for entry-level administrative positions and administrative staff support roles in various health organizations such as hospitals, hospital systems, ambulatory clinics, physician practices, nursing homes and managed care organizations. health services administration is a dynamic and rewarding profession that combines students' interest in health, business and serving others.

All students within the health services administration program are required to complete an internship (hsa 454 internship in health organizations) during their senior year. the program director works with students to locate an appropriate internship based on location and setting preferences, and must approve all internships completed under hsa 454. in hth 458, health program planning, students organize and implement a campus‑wide health event. students could also benefit from membership in professional organizations such as the american college of healthcare executives, and the american college of health care administrators. students should consult with the program director for more information.

• Type: Mandatory

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Many graduates choose typical career paths associated with this major. however, some graduates choose unrelated careers that utilize skills and experiences developed during their years in college. keep in mind, that some fields will require graduate study or further training. the listing below offers examples of possible career paths and is not meant to be comprehensive. assisted living facility administrator association director cancer center director clinic administrator clinical coordinator community health specialist community volunteer director disability claim manager ems program director emergency medicine administrator financial analyst grant writer health care consultant health care marketing specialist health care recruiter health insurance planner health insurance/ hmo advocate health planning analyst health program evaluator health services administrator hmo contract coordinator home health agency director homeless programs coordinator hospice director hospital administrator hospital contract analyst hospital patient admissions manager hospital safety coordinator hospital wellness coordinator human resources coordinator information and referral specialist managed care analyst marketing coordinator medical equipment sales director medical group manager medical office manager medical record administrator nursing home administrator outreach/ referral coordinator patient care administrator pharmaceutical sales representative public health analyst public health investigator quality improvement coordinator retirement community director spa/ health club manager substance abuse director

Work while you study

First-year students can only work on campus, and only under certain conditions. In the second year, students can work in practical, curricular or elective jobs. Students may be allowed to consider other types of employment, depending on their circumstances.

Partnerships

Most universities in United States have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. James Madison University has partnerships with the following companies: