Healthcare Administration Bachelors Distance Education

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is designed for students seeking bachelor’s-level education in healthcare leadership, operations, and organizational management delivered through distance education.

This program offers:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration
• Distance Education delivery, with coursework completed online
• A program designed for applicants who have completed prior college-level education appropriate for this bachelor’s program
• Institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
• Approval to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)
• Curriculum focused on healthcare administration, management, and organizational systems
• Student support services throughout enrollment, including academic advising, financial aid guidance, and Career Services

Platt College programs are educational in nature. Completion of the program does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree program provides bachelor’s-level instruction in the administrative and managerial functions of healthcare organizations.

Instruction includes topics such as:

• Healthcare organization and delivery systems
• Management and leadership in healthcare environments
• Ethics, law, and compliance in healthcare
• Healthcare finance and budgeting concepts
• Quality improvement and patient safety
• Human resources and organizational behavior
• Health information systems and administrative technology concepts
• Communication and professionalism in healthcare organizations
• Operations and project-based management concepts
• Capstone coursework integrating healthcare administration concepts

The program focuses on administrative education, not clinical training.

The full-time Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is designed to be completed in:

• Approximately 15 months

For full-time enrollment, the Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program consists of:

• 2,290 clock hours
• 200 quarter credits

Upon successful completion of the Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program all academic, attendance, and financial requirements, graduates are awarded a:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Administration

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree is offered through Distance Education and is offered at:

• Anaheim

The Healthcare Administration program is delivered via Distance Education, meaning:

• Coursework is completed online through a structured academic schedule
• Program courses are designated for distance education delivery

Distance Education coursework follows a structured term schedule. Course pacing, participation expectations, and term dates are reviewed during the enrollment process.

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program does not include clinical rotations, labs, or externships.

The curriculum is focused on healthcare administration and management education.

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program provides education applicable to administrative and management-related roles within healthcare organizations, subject to employer requirements and individual qualifications.

Graduates may pursue opportunities in settings such as:

• Hospitals and healthcare systems
• Clinics and outpatient organizations
• Long-term care and assisted living organizations
• Medical group practices and administrative offices
• Health-related agencies and support organizations

Employment outcomes vary based on individual circumstances and employer expectations.

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program may be appropriate for individuals who:

• Are interested in healthcare leadership, management, and organizational operations
• Prefer a distance education learning format
• Are prepared for bachelor’s-level academic coursework in healthcare administration
• Have completed prior college-level education appropriate for this program

Applicants must meet general admissions requirements and complete program-specific enrollment steps for the Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program.

Enrollment requirements include:

• Submission and review of official college transcripts
• Completion of prior postsecondary education appropriate for this bachelor’s program
• Completing a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Completion of any required admissions evaluations or program-specific steps, if applicable
• Review of required institutional disclosures
• Completion of enrollment paperwork

Eligibility is confirmed prior to enrollment.

This program is structured as a bachelor’s-level program that builds upon prior postsecondary education. Eligibility is determined through transcript evaluation during the enrollment process.

Transfer credit for prior coursework may be considered, subject to transcript evaluation and academic approval during enrollment.

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program cost information is provided through official tuition disclosures during the enrollment process.

Program cost typically includes:

• Tuition
• Books and supplies

The most current cost information can be found in the Catalog Addendum and will also be reviewed during the enrollment process.

Financial aid for the Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is available to qualified students.

Eligibility and available funding options are reviewed during the financial aid portion of the enrollment process.

Platt College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

This program is an administrative degree program and does not list a separate specialized programmatic accreditor.

The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program does not lead to professional licensure.

Any certifications are governed by third-party organizations and are not guaranteed by program completion.

Yes. The Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program is delivered through Distance Education, with coursework completed online.

Clinical programs prepare students for direct patient care roles.

Healthcare Administration focuses on management, leadership, operations, and organizational systems within healthcare.

The enrollment process for the Healthcare Administration Bachelor’s Degree – Distance Education Program includes:

• Requesting information and speaking with Admissions
• Completing a personal admissions interview and tour of the campus
• Submitting official transcripts for evaluation
• Completing any required admissions evaluations or program-specific steps
• Reviewing institutional disclosures
• Completing enrollment paperwork
• Beginning the program at the next available start date