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Apr 30, 2026
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DRAFT Palo Alto College Schedule/Catalog 2026-2027 [Archived Catalog]
Health Care Leadership & Quality, Level 2 Certificate ♦
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This award provides students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry-level employment as a health care manager. During the 3-semester program, students acquire competence in the leadership and managerial strategies necessary to plan, direct, and coordinate medical and health care services
With this award, you may seek jobs such as:
- Clinical Supervisor
- Quality Improvement Coordinator
- Practice Manager
This offering is available in the following modes:
Fully Online
Stackable Awards:
Health Care Administrator, A.A.S. ♦
Medical Office & Health Systems Administration, Level 1 Certificate ♦
Health Data & Community Health Occupational Skills Award
Health Systems & Supervision Occupational Skills Award
♦ — This symbol indicates the offering is available fully online.
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Total Credit Hours Required: 40
Additional Program Information
The Health Care Administrator (HCA) Program prepares graduates to become effective managers of in-patient and out-patient healthcare facilities. Students learn the problem-solving skills, leadership strategies, and communication techniques vital for successful healthcare managers.
The HCA curriculum is designed to fit the schedules of working adults. Program courses are 8-week classes that are delivered though Zoom instruction scheduled in the evening.
Admission to the Health Care Administrator Program requires:
- College-level in reading, writing, and math.
- An overall college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Completed HITT 1305 Medical Terminology I with grade of C or higher.
- Completed BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology with grade of C or higher (or BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 with a grade of “C” or higher in each course).
- Completed ENGL 1301 Composition I with a grade of C or higher.
Students admitted to the HCA Program must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain in good standing.
Notes:
* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 51.0702
Major Code:
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone course(s)
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
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