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John Cantiello, PhD
Online Pathway Coordinator, Health Administration Programs
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jcantiel@gmu.edu
703-993-1731
Phillip Zane, JD
Undergrad program coordinator, Health Administration Programs
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pzane@gmu.edu
(703) 993-1967
The Health Practice Management Undergraduate Certificate prepares students for administrative support roles in medical offices, clinics, and other outpatient healthcare settings. Students gain foundational knowledge in practice operations, billing and insurance processes, healthcare regulations, and the technologies that support patient care.
Build Practical Skills
Learn core administrative skills in scheduling, billing, insurance processes, and practice operations.
Explore Healthcare Settings
Understand how outpatient practices operate—from physician offices to urgent care and specialty clinics.
Prepare for Entry-Level Roles
Gain the knowledge and confidence for administrative positions in outpatient and clinic-based settings.
Why Earn the Health Practice Management Undergraduate Certificate?
Career Outcomes
Graduates are equipped for administrative support roles in:
• Physician and dental practices
• Urgent care and ambulatory clinics
• Mental and behavioral health offices
• Ambulatory surgery centers
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation clinics
These roles often serve as a launch point for long-term career growth in health administration, office management, insurance coordination, or practice operations.
Curriculum (18 credits)
Students complete six required courses that build competencies in accounting, health law, human resources, health information systems, and the fundamentals of practice management.
This certificate may be pursued full-time or part-time.
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Required Courses
- HAP 309 – Healthcare Accounting (3 credits)
- HAP 312 – Healthcare Law (3 credits)
- HI 360 – Introduction to Health Information Systems (3 credits)
- HAP 392 – Human Resources Management in Healthcare (3 credits)
- HAP 410 – Introduction to Health/Medical Practice Management (3 credits)
- HAP 411 – Introduction to Revenue Cycle Management (3 credits)