Health Services Management
Health services managers are trained as entry-level health professionals to generally coordinate the front office operations for a clinic or physician’s office. Typical duties include working with the public to set appointments, maintain confidential medical records and facilitate some billing or accounting functions.
Once You Complete the Program
Program graduates seek employment in a hospital, clinic, outpatient surgery center, physician’s office, public health agency, long-term care facility or laboratory. Others take advantage of the rapidly growing healthcare industry and its demand for more managers with a four-year degree by continuing with an IRSC Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management.
Getting Started
The Health Services Management program is a selective admission program. Students are selected based on criteria outlined in the Health Services Management Application Book.
For more information, contact:
Anne Drabczyk
772-462-7539
adrabczy@irsc.edu
Health Services Management Program Information Sessions
Students interested in the Health Services Management program, must view the online information/orientation video.
Applying to the Health Services Management Program
IRSC is accepting applications for the Health Services Management program.
New students must first complete the online Application for Admission.
New and returning students must also follow these directions to complete and submit the Health Services Management Application prior to the application deadline.
- Sign into MyIRSC, and enter your Student ID and PIN number.
- Go to Registration (blue menu bar), and select Health Services Management Application.
- Place a check mark in the I Agree Statement.
- In the Health Science Program box, select Health Services Management. Application Deadline: this automatically fills in the program deadline date.
- Select Submit. Select OK.
- Select Pay Fee Now and then Pay Now.
- Select Process For Payment.
- Select $30 application fee.
- Enter credit card details.
- Submit payment.
Additional Program Information and Forms
HOSA
This is a national organization which supplements and complements the health occupations education curriculum. HOSA provides students in secondary, postsecondary and collegiate programs with opportunities to develop personal, leadership and career skills needed by healthcare providers. HOSA helps develop the total person, not just job-specific skills. The rapidly changing healthcare system needs workers who are technically skilled, people-oriented and capable of accepting leadership positions as a member of a team. Join now.
Student Healthcare Network Organization
Student Healthcare Network (SHn) is the official student association of the Healthcare Management Department. SHn is supported by Florida regional and the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). As a result of this regional and national affiliation, student members of SHn enjoy direct networking opportunities with leaders in the healthcare field. SHn serves as a conduit for service learning, career development and cutting-edge conversations that advance excellence for healthcare professionals in training.
Academic Plans/Guided Pathways for Health Services Management
For course descriptions, see the College Catalog.
Academic Plans/Guided Pathways are recommended sequences of courses and prerequisites needed to complete your degree. It is a general suggestion for when to take your courses; it is not a course schedule. Students should meet with their advisors to make appropriate course selections. The Academic Plans/Guided Pathways listed below are for the current academic year. Students should consult with their advisors for plan requirements specific to their academic year.Associate of Science
With an Associate in Science Degree from IRSC, you’ll be well-prepared for a professional career in health services management.