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Health and Human Services - Medical or Social Assistance

Health and Human   Services Health and human services is the application of medical technology and human touch to administer and respond to the needs of a given population. If you are looking for a career giving back to society as a whole, careers in Health and human services are worth exploring. As health and human services professional, you could help a diverse group of people from newborns to the critically ill on a daily basis.

What They Do

Health and human services professionals provide direct and indirect client services to ensure that individuals receive the proper medical or social assistance. They assess clients' needs, establish their eligibility for benefits and services such as medical coverage, food stamps, Medicaid, or welfare, and assist their clients in obtaining the proper benefits.

Working Conditions

Health and human services crosses various disciplines and training. This wide field can include medicine, languages, psychology and social work. A professional in this field can work in government or private institutions that help individuals and families with various problems.

Training

Health and human services is a generic term for people with a wide array of job titles, including human service worker, case management aide, social work assistant, community support worker, mental health aide, community outreach worker, life skill counselor, or gerontology aide as well as various medical professions. For the most part, each individual title requires training specific to the funcition he or she plays in the organization. Health and human services professionals play a variety of roles in a community. For anyone interested in making a contribution to the well-being of their community, exploring health and human services educational programs online is a great place to start.

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Health and Human Services Featured Schools

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University of Phoenix

159 Campus Locations

As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think. More Details...

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  • Master of Health Administration
  • Doctor of Health Administration
  • BS in Health Administration
  • Master of Health in Administration/Education
  • B.S. in Health Administration - Health Management
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USC School of Social Work

1 Campus Location

The USC School of Social Work’s MSW@USC offers the opportunity to earn a Master of Social Work degree through the Virtual Academic Center without relocating to Southern California. This online program is designed to prepare social workers with the knowledge and skills to make a difference in world, improve the lives of people and communities and eradicate pressing societal problems. More Details...

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  • Master of Social Work
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Beckfield College

1 Campus Location

Explore a new direction in life with Beckfield College. We offer a number of diploma, certificate, associate degree, and bachelor's degree programs in a variety of fields, including allied health, business and technology, criminal justice, legal, and nursing. More Details...

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Ashford University

1 Campus Location

Earn the degree you've always wanted at Ashford University. Achieve your goals with the resources you need, including an innovative online classroom and a supportive environment. Your education at Ashford University is a shared experience that unites you with students and faculty around the world. Ashford University is defining the modern college experience. More Details...

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  • BA/Health Care Administration
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Health Studies
  • MA/Organizational Management - Health Care Administration
  • BA/Organizational Management - Health Care Administration
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Health Care Administration
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Keiser University

1 Campus Location

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. More Details...

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  • Health Services Administration, AA (Online)
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DeVry University

83 Campus Locations

DeVry University provides quality education that employers respect, and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org), the same organization that accredits many other well-known public and private schools. More Details...

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  • Bachelor's - Business Administration - Health Services Management
  • Graduate Certificate-Health Services Management
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Virginia College

1 Campus Location

Virginia College Online continues the tradition ofgiving lives new direction, fulfilling our mission statement tostudents wherever they live and offering the chance to pursue adegree while maintaining commitments to work and family. More Details...

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  • MBA - Healthcare
  • BS - Health Services Management
  • AS - Medical Office Administration
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Medical Career Institute

7 Campus Locations

Experience the Rewards of Caring, With ECPI’s Medical Careers Institute, you can Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in 2.5 Years or Your Associate’s Even Sooner through Our Year-Round Schedule! More Details...

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  • Healthcare Administration - Bachelor
  • Medical Administration - Associate
  • Health Information Management - Associate
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Harrison College

1 Campus Location

Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College. We offer more than 30 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in the fields of health sciences, veterinary technology, information technology, criminal justice, and business, in addition to our culinary arts academy. More Details...

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  • Health Care Management
  • Business Management
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