Healthcare Management

✅ What to Expect in This Course

📢 New in 2026–2027: Program‑specific course content will be weighted as Honors‑level coursework. See Program Coursework below for more details.

🔍 Prerequisites: Healthcare Management Program

  • Must be a Junior or Senior

🧠 Learning & Coursework

This program introduces students to the administrative and organizational side of healthcare systems. Coursework emphasizes medical office procedures, healthcare documentation, communication, and professional standards used in clinical and administrative settings. Students should expect a structured, academically focused course that requires accuracy, organization, and consistent attention to detail.

🗂️ Accuracy, Organization, & Professional Responsibility

Healthcare management and medical administration depend on precision. Students are expected to complete work carefully, follow established procedures, and understand the importance of accurate records and clear communication. Small errors can have significant consequences in healthcare environments, and students are expected to approach all coursework with care and accountability.

🏥 Career‑Aligned Administrative Learning Environment

Instruction is designed to reflect expectations found in healthcare offices and administrative departments. Activities emphasize professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate workplace behavior. Students are expected to treat all instructional materials, case examples, and scenarios with discretion consistent with healthcare standards.

🏅 Student Leadership & Certifications

Students are expected to participate in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), a Career and Technical Student Organization that supports the development of leadership, professionalism, and business skills aligned with healthcare management and administrative careers.

In addition to earning course credit, students will work toward industry‑recognized credentials, including:

These credentials allow students to graduate with documented skills, certifications, and career preparation—not just a grade.

👔 Professional Conduct & Daily Expectations

This program operates like a healthcare workplace. Students are expected to:

  • Purchase specific work attire for daily wear when attending ACE classes and events

  • Display a visible ID badge at all times

  • Demonstrate professional behavior, punctuality, accountability, and respectful communication

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Program Coursework

1 year – 2 HS credits – Advanced Career Education (ACE) Center at Hermitage

This program is designed to be completed in one year during the 11th or 12th grade.

Healthcare Management - 1 credit (Honors):: Students wishing to gain employment in the healthcare field may take this course to learn how to use medical terminology and apply administrative procedures necessary to be productive employees in a healthcare environment. Students will learn how to manage office activities, enhance communication and employability skills, identify legal and ethical issues in healthcare practices, and manage financial activities.

Career Strategies - 1 credit : Career Strategies consists of an in-depth study of career clusters and pathways through a variety of investigative activities. Students analyze career assessment results, compare various educational options, and develop or revise a plan related to their academic and career-related goals.

🏫 Dual Enrollment Notes

  • (AVAILABLE) Six transferable college credits through our partnership with ECPI may be offered.

  • Offerings are tentative and confirmed each semester.

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