How Important is Continuing Education for Healthcare Administrators

Depending on the position, a master’s degree may also be required. Stephanie Donovan works both sides of the fence as an Registered Health Information Administrator and an Assistant Professor at Peirce College in Philadelphia. Donovan shares with us the role a health care administrator plays and discusses the importance education plays in this field.

What continuing education is required for your role?

“Personally, my graduate degree helped me further develop my management skills and appreciate the bigger picture. It is important to note that careers in these disciplines are expected to grow and the graduate degree is quickly becoming the entry-level degree for health care administrators.”

“Health care administrators who opt for specialized certifications or credentials should expect and be prepared to commit to ongoing professional development as required for credential maintenance. As a Registered Health Information Administrator, I am required to earn 30 continuing education units every two years in the following areas: performance improvement, technology, privacy and security, management, clinical data management, clinical foundations, ICD-10 and external forces.”

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