Program Details
Average Median Pay*
$46,660 per year
$22.43 per hour
*Salary information provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Overview
The Allied Healthcare Business Specialist, College Credit Certificate (C.C.C.) is a 12-credit hour certificate program that provides students with an introduction to the field of allied healthcare and prepares students for high demand high wage positions such as Release of Information Specialist.
The certificate includes course work in health information management, healthcare law, and common business and healthcare applications. A full-time student can complete the certificate in 1 semester and a part-time student can complete the certificate in 2 semesters. All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better to receive the certificate.
After completion of the certificate, students may continue their education in the Data Management Analytics Specialist Certificate, Revenue Cycle Management Medical Coder Biller Applied Technology Diploma, Associate in Science in Health Information Technology as well as Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Service Administration.
Requirements for Admission
The PERT Exam is required, demonstrating college level skills in reading, writing, and math. In addition, students should be familiar with computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
DRC and Testing Accommodations
Requests for testing accommodations must be made in advance with the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) located on the Northwest Campus. Please be prepared to provide documentation of disability to the DRC when making the request. Contact 352-395-4400 v/TTY for further assistance.
Program Costs, Scholarships and Aid
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Program Costs
- Florida Residents:
- $106.77 per credit hour x 12 credit hours = $1,281.24
- Non-Florida Residents:
- $382.90 per credit hour x 24 credit hours = $4,594.80
Does not include books, lab fees, etc.
For more information, please visit Tuition Costs and Due Dates.
Scholarships
- Career and Technical Education Scholarships
- There are many other scholarships available for SF students. Please visit the college's Scholarships page for more information and how to apply.
- Visit the AHIMA, FHIMA and NEFHIMA websites for scholarship opportunities.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Financial Aid page.
Job Prospects and Salary
Typical Job Opportunities:
The AHIMA Career Map (80+ HIM professional roles that cross all healthcare/business sectors) are represented in six categories: Data Quality, Revenue Cycle Management, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance, Informatics, Data Analytics, and Consumer HI. See featured health information management jobs.
The Allied Healthcare Business Specialist Certificate prepares students for entry level health information careers. Additional education can lead to mid and advanced health information careers.
Program Goals and Outcomes
2018 AHIMA Health Information Management Curricula Competencies
Each academic level is comprised of six common domains representing the areas of mastery important for all HIM students and practitioners regardless of academic degree.
Domain I. Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
Domain II. Information Protection: Access, Use, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security
Domain III. Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use
Domain IV. Revenue Cycle Management
Domain V. Health Law & Compliance
Domain VI. Organizational Management & Leadership
Program Learning Outcome Summary
After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Manage allied health information using appropriate software.
- Demonstrate effective allied health communication skills.
- Describe the significance of legal and ethical issues in an allied health environment.
- Demonstrate employability skills in an allied health environment.
Program Length, Format and Curriculum
Program Length, Format and Curriculum – Full Time Students
Florida CIP: 0552020103
SF Program Code: 6572
2023 - 2024
Program Length: 1 Semester
Credit Hours: 12 Hours
Format: Online
Course Sequencing for Full Time Students
Term 1 - Fall Session A (6 Credit Hours)
- HIM1000 Introduction to Health Information (3 Credit Hours)
- CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 Credit Hours)
Term 2 - Fall Session B (6 Credit Hours)
- HIM2012 Health Law & Compliance (3 Credit Hours)
- HIM2211 Health Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)
Program Length, Format and Curriculum – Part Time Students
Florida CIP: 0552020103
SF Program Code: 6572
2023 - 2024
Program Length: 2 Semesters
Credit Hours: 12 Hours
Format: Online
Course Sequencing:
Term 1 - Fall (6 Credit Hours)
- HIM1000 Introduction to Health Information (3 Credit Hours)
- CGS1101 Microsoft Office Applications (3 Credit Hours)
Term 2 - Spring (6 Credit Hours)
- HIM2012 Health Law & Compliance (3 Credit Hours)
- HIM2211 Health Information Technology (3 Credit Hours)
Cost of Attendance
Disclosure
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 | In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,229 Out-Of-State: $25,856 | In-State: $13,255 Out-Of-State: $19,882 |
Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor Degree Courses)
| Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
| Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 | In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment | $783 | $783 |
| Living Expenses (Food & Housing) | $9,679 | $2,619 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses | $4,228 | $4,228 |
| Transportation | $1,976 | $3,062 |
| Total | In-State: $19,698 Out-Of-State: $26,958 | In-State: $13,724 Out-Of-State: $20,984 |
*Off-Campus: you intend to live off campus, but not with your parent(s).
**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s).
Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.
For more detailed information visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.
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