Online Bachelor’s in Allied Health Leadership

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Allied Health Leadership

Work in health care teams to provide a range of patient care.

The bachelor's in Allied Health Leadership prepares students for a variety of health care management careers.

The B.S. in Allied Health Leadership from PennWest Global Online is geared toward those who wish to become health care managers. This degree will allow graduates to assume roles in health service management, healthcare education and medical sales.

This online degree completion program is designed for credentialed allied health professionals who have earned an associate degree, certificate or diploma in a properly accredited allied health educational program and who seek career advancement as health care managers/administrators, health care educators, or in medical sales.  Distance education (online classroom) accommodates the busy lives of students who are balancing work and family obligations.

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Online program

This program is designed for students who already have their Associate’s degree and are credentialed members of the healthcare industry. The online nature of this program allows students to balance their education with their career.

Prepared for employment

A bachelor’s degree in Allied Health will prepare you for employment in a variety of health fields including case management, patient care coordination, health marketing and sales, laboratory research and health insurance administration.

Analytical skills

As a graduate, you will obtain skills to analyze health services from a social, workforce, financial, technological and organizational viewpoints.

Fast Facts

$101,340

Median salary for medical and health services managers with a bachelor’s degree.

Credits:

120

Format:

100% online

Contact:

Nicole Evanick
evanick@pennwest.edu
724-938-5952

Careers and Salaries

Demand for healthcare managers is expected to increase nationally during the next few years. This program will prepare students to build on their knowledge and credentials to take the next step in their careers.

This program may be a good fit for:

  • Dental professionals
  • Diploma nurses
  • Medical assistants
  • Medical imaging professionals
  • Medical office professionals
  • Occupation therapy technicians
  • Ophthalmic medical technicians
  • Paramedics
  • Pharmacy technicians
  • Physical therapy technicians
  • Surgical technologists

Graduate Outcomes

  1. Use leadership theory to critique various styles of leadership.
  2. Discuss ethical and moral obligations of allied health care leaders.
  3. Discuss the role of a medical imaging sciences professional, as a member of the larger health care team, in assuring continuity of patient care.

The Power of PennWest

PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.

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