EMS professionals, are you ready to take the next step in your career advancement? 

Moving into Emergency Medicine management increasingly requires a four-year college degree alongside your skills and experience, and we understand that you are a busy EMS professional with a demanding schedule. That is why we are excited to introduce our fully-online Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration, designed specifically for you by the South Carolina EMS Association and Columbia College!

Our BHCA program is taught by industry professional educators who combine theory with practical, real-world experience. You will learn the ins and outs of healthcare administration, from community and public healthcare to regulatory and accreditation issues, from information technology to leadership and management ethics in healthcare. Trauma-Informed Care and Leadership are coming to the program soon, as well, as we adapt to the changing healthcare landscape.

With courses that are only 7 weeks in length and 6 semesters each year, you can complete this degree on your own schedule, without ever having to come to campus. If you live in the area and want to take a class on campus, that is certainly an option (the HCA courses are online only). If you already have college credit, we will transfer as much of that credit as possible toward your degree completion.

You will have a dedicated Academic Advisor with a background in EMS to help you navigate and customize your degree program. Plus, we offer a range of minors to choose from, including:  Business, Disaster Management, and Education, with more coming in the near future.

Our program is led by Dr. Carl Moore, the Chair of Healthcare Administration, who has worked with Newberry County EMS and the Prosperity Rescue Squad since 2011, and is a Dive Medic and Captain of the Newberry County Public Safety Dive Team (Station 17).

Next Steps

• So, if you are ready to take the next step in your career and advance your knowledge in Healthcare Administration, do not wait! Email Dr. Moore at cmoore@columbiasc.edu to schedule a conversation about what Columbia College can do for you and how we can map your educational journey.
• If you are ready to sign up, submit your application today and let’s get the process started!

Summer classes begin May 1 – time to get your paperwork in and processed if you start now.

You have the clinical skills and experience. Now, add the Administration, Management, and Leadership skills. 

Columbia College also offers a Masters in Healthcare Administration degree that is ranked nationally.

Columbia College has provided a quality education to students for almost 170 years. As a private, nonprofit college, we offer over 40 degree programs including associate, bachelors, and masters degrees, many of which are ranked highly, both locally and nationally.