Healthcare Administration

Prepare to assume a leadership role in the healthcare industry.

Healthcare Administration major and minor

Healthcare administrators make large-scale decisions for a healthcare facility or institution and are key to meeting the public’s health and medical needs.

Healthcare administrators work behind the scenes to coordinate the duties of nurses, doctors, and other medical staff through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling health facilities and programs. They are often responsible for making critical staffing, budgetary, policy, resource, and service decisions to assure quality patient care.

They work in various health settings, including hospitals, hospital systems, managed care organizations, retirement and long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, public health facilities, community service agencies, consulting firms, corporate wellness programs, federal/state/local governments, international health organizations, health care associations, medical equipment manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry, medical practice management solutions firms, etc.

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Why Simpson College for Healthcare Administration?

Proven Results

A degree in Healthcare Administration (HCA) prepares you for careers in various organizations that intersect with healthcare. HCA students have interned for, and graduates are employed by, organizations such as:

Iowa Hospital Association
Iowa Healthcare Collaborative
UnityPoint – Des Moines
Greater Regional Medical Center
The Village – a Wesley Life community
Adair County Memorial Hospital
Iowa Home Care
Iowa Healthcare Association
Compass Memorial Healthcare
Lakeview Surgery Center
Knoxville Hospital and Clinics
The Iowa Clinic
ChildServe

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Pre-Health and Exercise Club

The Pre-Health and Exercise Science Club at Simpson College provides students with opportunities to engage in topics related to physical fitness, health, and wellness. Our club organizes various activities such as Workshops and Seminars that focus on health education, fitness, and nutrition led by professionals or faculty members. Fitness and Group Workouts: We may host regular group exercise sessions, such as yoga or strength training, to encourage physical activity and peer support in maintaining fitness goals. Community Outreach: Members may participate in health fairs, offer fitness classes or wellness activities to the broader community, or collaborate with local health organizations to promote active lifestyles. Professional Development: The club often provides networking opportunities with professionals in health-related fields, career panels, or guidance on internships, certifications, and job opportunities in areas like physical therapy, sports medicine, and dietetics. Research and Learning Opportunities: The club encourages participation in research projects related to health and exercise science to support academic growth. Social Events: To build a close-knit community, the club organizes biweekly gatherings, recreational sports games, or outdoor activities like games for team members or those who are interested. The Health and Exercise Science Club promotes a culture of health, wellness, and academic/professional development within the context of exercise science and fitness.