Westwood College

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning with committments to provide quality and career focussed undergraduate and graduate programs that enables a student to prepare himself with the knowledge, skills, and credentials required by him to launch, augment, or alter his career goals. At Westwood College, students of all backgrounds can take advantage of a wide range of educational goals in a mutually beneficial and cooperative setting. The College's programs give students the power to achieve their individual career goals.

Three programs are available at the School of Healthcare: A Medical Assisting degree and diploma, and a Medical Insurance Coding and Building degree. With a School of Healthcare degree, you will gain the necessary skills to assist people through the complex healthcare system.

At Westwood College the emphasis is on an approach to education that is career focused. Classes are hands-on and teach methods, processes and technologies that are relevant to the industry. A person studying for a degree in Medical Assisting or Medical Insurance Coding and Billing will be able to prepare for the challenges he is expected to face in a real career environment.

The Westwood College School of Healthcare has campuses in Colorado, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. Campuses are located in major cities that recognize Westwood College's reputation. When graduates begin job-hunting, this reputation may be of help. Browse though the descriptions of the programs that are offered via the School of Healthcare in order to find the one that is just perfect for you.

Institutional Purposes

In order to fulfill its commitments, the college works hard to meet the following criteria which include collaboration with the industry advisory committees, graduate placement contacts, and faculty to develop and maintain industry oriented programs that are framed to augment the employment potential of the graduate, teaching through teamwork, and strengthening of techniques boosting the learning process on a long term basis.

Opportunities are available in the feild of applied learning which when amalgamated with theory do help students to become successful in thier selected career path. Whenever required the college uses computers and other technologies for allowing graduates to use their knowledge and skills in the workplace. A "real world" experience is offered to interns and externs as needed.

It is necessary to include a general education curriculum that permits a student to obtain analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and communication techniques required for a prolonged success in his career.

A faculty should be chosen having academic qualifications, teaching experience, and real life industry related experience. Faculty members undergo continuing performance reviews and have ample resources for augmenting their own professional knowledge in order to ensure the highest quality in instruction and training methods.

A program on evaluation, implementation and institutional assessment is framed to promote continuous improvement and documentation of students's learning, faculty performance, and the effectiveness of the institution.

A business-like atmosphere encourages regular attendance, responsibility, respect, and a professional bearing while students pursue their career-oriented education.

Campus based online programs provides quality oriented growth by encouraging diversity among the student population with well prapared programs that are accessible through a diverse and geographically dispersed student community.

Westwood College's online campus is not currently accepting Texas residents for its programs. If you are a Texas resident interested in attending Westwood College and taking some courses online, please select one of our campuses in Dallas, Fort Worth or Houston.

Health Care Management Bachelor Degree Program

Westwood College's Bachelor's of Science in Healthcare Management Degree Program.

The Health Care industry is dynamic and offers exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Health care managers work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, insurance carriers, doctor's offices, and long term care facilities. They perform a variety of diverse tasks, and always touch the lives of those around them. Open the door to this exciting profession with a Westwood College Health Care Management degree.

Would you like to start a new career or advance in your current field? Westwood College offers a wide range of learning opportunities to help you meet your goals. Our program gives our students a solid understanding of business, health care management issues, and helpful insights into important issues in the field of long-term care facilities.

Along with providing students with a wide array of career opportunities, Westwood College offers the convenience of online coursework, which allows students the unique opportunity to balance their responsibilities at home with pursuing a degree. In addition to the focused career training, the College offers courses in general education and career education that enhances a person’s knowledge.

The unique facets of the health care industry and major business management theories are the foundations of the Health Care Management program at Westwood College. Students will become educated in marketing, finance, accounting, human relations, project management and strategic planning. Our comprehensive and interactive program offers both general and career specific classes.

A world of possibilities and opportunities opens up for a student with a health care management degree.

Can you see yourself:

• Employing the principles and procedures of human resource management
• Identifying the unique health care needs and management challenges in long-term care facilities
• Knowing how to apply theories of economics, accounting, and finance to the health care setting
• Performing statistical analysis in order to improve efficiency and quality
• Developing a market strategy and creating a strategic plan to add value to a health care organization * Evaluating and interpreting health care laws and making ethical health care decisions

Students who want to be involved in health services management, rather than in the medical or clinical area of health care, are appropriate for the health care management program. Employees in these vital positions assure the smooth operation of hospitals and care clinics, thus affording effective patient care and proper documentation.

List of education programs offered by Westwood College