Healthcare

You care about people and love the idea of helping hospitals, medical practices, or healthcare-focused companies run well. With one of these degrees from our university collaborators, along with AdvanceEDU's college and career support, you'll be leading in no time.

Degrees and Certificates

Flexible and stackable certificate and degree options from our trusted university collaborators help you prepare for your dream career. Your success coach will help you stay on track academically and address any obstacles that may come up along the way. At the same time, the AdvanceEDU team can support you in finding paid, career-building work or advance in your current career.

Certificate

Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety

CSU Global

Find a way to make meaningful impact in a healthcare field through this program which focuses on quality assurance, regulatory mandates, and patient satisfaction and safety. Here you will use tools and data to assess safety and quality within organizations, develop staff education programs, and improve healthcare standards and patient experiences.

Example Careers

Medical and Health Services Manager, Administrative Services and Facilities Manager

Certificate

Public Health & Leadership

CSU Global

Make important changes to your community health through this program which provides graduates with skills in leadership and management in public health. In this program you will learn about health policy, population health management, and quality improvement.

Example Careers

Health Analyst, Environmental Health Specialist, Program Supervisor, Instructional Support Specialist

Certificate

Long-Term Care Administration

CSU Global

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of the aging population. As the demand for skilled administrators continues to rise, this program focuses on providing you with leadership and management skills to navigate the complexities of long-term care facilities.

Example Careers

Assisted Living Manager, Long-Term Care Manager, Resident Services Manager

Certificate

Behavioral Health Patient Navigator

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Elevate the healthcare experience for individuals in this career as a Patient Navigator. Here you can promote client health and wellbeing, support clients in identifying resources, and aid in navigating behavioral health systems.

Example Careers

Patient Navigator, Enrollment Technician, Office Assistant, Clinic Support Staff

Certificate

Behavioral Health Plus Supplement

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Build on foundational behavioral health knowledge and entry-level crisis management as you add skills to almost any role in healthcare. Apply learned skills to a verity of workplace settings.

Example Careers

Psychiatric Technician
Psychiatric Aide

Certificate

Behavioral Health Addiction Recovery Assistant

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Gain the knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery support using a strength-based model of support. Looking to earn required credits for a certification as an addiction technician? This is the program for you.

Example Careers

Social and Human Services Assistant
Peer Recovery Coach
Addiction Recovery Support Specialist

Certificate

Behavioral Health Assistant II

Community College of Aurora

Enter your behavioral health career with this certificate which provides a theoretical and experiential knowledge of behavioral health care and practice and providing direct support to individuals with mental health needs.

Example Careers

Care Coordinator, Social and Human Services Assistant, Home Health and Personal Care Aid

Certificate

Behavioral Health Assistant - Qualified BHA

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Focus on behavioral health and wellness, cultural competency, case management and more with this certificate leading to QBHA careers.

Example Careers

Psychiatric Technicians
Psychiatric Aide
Behavioral Health Technician

Associate Degree

Behavioral Health - Addiction Recovery

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Gain the knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery support using a strength-based model of support. This program prepares students for the remaining requirements to become a Certified Addiction Technician through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).

Example Careers

Residential Counselors, Psychiatric Technicians, Care Coordinator, Social and Human Services Assistant

Associate Degree

Behavioral Health - Mental Health and Social Work

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Provide support and therapeutic interventions to individuals, families, and communities facing mental health challenges. Assist with coordinating care, advocating for clients, and providing case management care. Prepare for work in clinics, hospitals, community centers, and social service agencies.

Example Careers

Residential Counselors, Psychiatric Technicians, Care Coordinator, Social and Human Services Assistant

Bachelor's Degree

Behavioral Health - Addiction Recovery

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Prepare for leadership roles in diverse behavioral health settings with this degree which provides foundational knowledge to develop advanced practitioners. Here, you’ll learn how to formulate client-centered treatment plans, review policy issues in behavioral health, and implement interventions across diverse populations.

Example Careers

Substance Abuse Caseworkers, Healthcare Social Worker, Social and Human Service Assistant

Bachelor's Degree

Behavioral Health - Mental Health and Wellness

Community College of Aurora, Pikes Peak State College

Enter a career where you can help people achieve well-being and overcome challenges related to mental health. Make a difference in your community and gain hands-on experience with service learning components in this bachelor’s degree in behavioral health.

Example Careers

Social and Human Services Assistant, Social and Community Service Manager, Case Manager, Behavioral Health Technician

Bachelor's Degree

Health Sciences Management

CSU Global

Learn how to solve complex healthcare challenges, communicate across diverse populations, build patient care skills, and/or apply clinical sciences in real-world settings. Select between either the clinical or non-clinical track with this bachelor’s degree.

Example Careers

Low Vision Therapists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Health Informatics Specialists

Bachelor's Degree

Healthcare Administration and Management

CSU Global

Prepare for a career in healthcare administration and management by developing the skills to adapt in diverse healthcare settings – from hospitals to residential care. Topics include healthcare quality, analyzing current regulations, insurance, operations, healthcare economics, technology’s impact on patient outcomes, ethics, and business management.

Example Careers

Program Manager, Patient Access Manager, Clinic Manager

Certificate

Healthcare Management

SNHU

This certificate is designed to support today’s frontline non-clinical healthcare professionals in developing the business and personal skills needed to improve patient care, satisfaction, and outcomes. An academic certificate can also be the fastest option to earn documentation of progress on the road to a higher level degree.

Example Careers

Medical Office Services, Medical Records and Health Information, Patient Services

Associate Degree

Healthcare Management

SNHU

Build the knowledge and skills to help improve patient care, satisfaction and outcomes as part of a high-functioning medical team at a community health center, long-term care facility, hospital, or medical practice.

Example Careers

Patient Access Specialist, Patient Registration Specialist, Case Manager, Patient Advocate, Enrollment Specialist

Bachelor's Degree

Healthcare Management

SNHU

Prepare for a healthcare administration career in hospitals, private practices, pharmaceutical and research organizations, insurance companies, non-profits, and government agencies. Topics include healthcare quality, healthcare data, healthcare human resources, and business management.

Example Careers

Program Manager, Patient Access Manager, Clinic Manager

Earn while you learn.

Get started on your degree and build your dream career with our earn-and-learn approach.

AdvanceEDU’s supportive program and career placement will help you on your educational and professional journey.

We can even help you test-drive a potential career through paid placements or co-ops with one of our employer partners.

Connecting you with community and career options.

Our partnerships with top Colorado employers, and with organizations like Colorado Thrives, Activate Workforce, and CareerWise Colorado give our students access to amazing career opportunities while they are earning their degree. Starting your career while you go to school helps keep college debt-free and can give you experience for your resume.

We’re with you on your journey.

Career Placement

Paid, career-relevant work-based learning through our network of career partners

Success Coaching

Help simplify your college experience and support you through it.

Co-Learning

Shared community spaces with meals

I think that the part that contributes to my success here at AdvanceEDU is the support. I’ve had support before, but not the kind that I see here.

Tristan Abraham VasquezAdvanceEDU Learner

As a single mom in the pandemic, having ease of access to classes, mentor meetings, and honestly I think the freedom to work anywhere at anytime, helps more than anything.

Marie SpragueAdvanceEDU Learner

AdvanceEDU has helped me get a paid internship so that I can explore careers in healthcare management. I'm so excited for what the future holds!

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