This school offers over 100 degrees and programs, including those in the medical field. It has associate, bachelor, and master's degrees in the medical assistant, medical office management, health science, health care administration and public health fields. Kaplan says its courses combine real-world knowledge with a core academic foundation. There are also certificate options for those who just want to expand their career skills. These courses include medical transcription, medical billing, life-care planning, legal nursing, forensic nursing and geriatric care. The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) accredit Kaplan University. Kaplan offers financial aid, employer reimbursement, military and personal financial assistance, and tuition assistance.
Kaplan University
6301 Kaplan University Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
866-527-5268
www.kaplan.edu
With the online campus, students can earn their degree in the health care field. Keiser's associate degrees include health services administration and medical assisting. Its bachelor's degrees offer courses in health services administration, health sciences, and nursing. Keiser University has been helping its students prepare for careers for 30 years. Its "one class at a time" concept allows students to focus on the education and skills they need in order to succeed. This school is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. There is financial aid assistance available for students who qualify, including private loans and scholarships.
Keiser University eCampus
1900 West Commercial Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-351-4040
www.keiseruniversity.edu
Students can start training for a medical career with Columbus State Community College. Columbus State offers distance learning certificates and degrees in health information management technology, nursing, medical laboratory technology, health and safety training, health care management and patient care. For those who are looking to transfer into either a baccalaureate or graduate program with a qualifying university, there are courses in health information systems management and healthcare management. Students will use television, video-based instruction, computers, and the Internet to earn their education. Some courses will require students to complete some of their education on the Columbus State Community College campus. Students can choose from self-paced, hybrid (combination of online and on campus classes), video-conferencing, and video-based courses. This community college offers financial aid, work study programs and scholarships.
Columbus State Community College
550 East Spring Street
Columbus, OH 43216
614- 287-5353
www.cscc.edu