subject: Top 10 Online Allied Health Schools [print this page] If youre considering a degree in allied health, you have many options. One of the best options for busy professionals and parents is an online degree from an accredited institution of higher learning. Adult learners can earn a distance learning degree in top programs such as medical assisting, medical billing, massage therapy, medical transcription, pharmacy technician, radiology and more. Many traditional universities are offering online programs, and there are numerous accredited schools dedicated to online learning.
The following are ten of the most prominent online allied health schools:
1.Ashford University: Students can earn bachelors or masters degrees in numerous subjects, including health related fields such as Health Care Administration, Health Care Studies, Medical Records, Medical Tech, Psychology and Speech and Language Therapy.
2.DeVry University: This online university offers undergraduate programs including associates degrees in Health Information Technology and graduate programs such as the MBA in Health Services Management.
3.Kaplan University: Kaplans School of Health Sciences offers associates, bachelors and masters degrees in Epidemiology, Health Care Administration, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Management, Medical Transcription, Public Health Program Development and many more.
4.National American University: Students can earn an online degree up to a bachelors in Health Care Coding, Health Care Management, Health Information Technology or Medical Staff Services Management from North American.
5.National University: This accredited online school and campus-based institution offers various bachelors degrees in Allied Health.
6.Penn Foster Career School: Diplomas include Dental Assisting, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Office Assisting, Occupational Therapy Aide, Optician, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapy Aide and Veterinary Assistant.
7.South University: Allied health programs include associates, bachelors and MBA degrees in Allied Health Science, Health Care Administration and Health Care Management.
8.University of Phoenix: This online university offers everything from certificates to doctorates in Gerontology, Health Administration, Health Care Administration, Health Care Informatics, Health Care Management, Health Information Systems, Long Term Care, Medical Records and Pharmacy Practice.
9.Virginia College: Online programs include associates and bachelors degrees in Health Care Reimbursement, Health Services Management and Medical Office Administration.
10.Walden University: Earn a bachelors, masters, or PhD in such fields as Epidemiology, Health Care Administration, Health Informatics, Health Services, Nursing and Public Health.
