HCA Credit for Credentials
Maximize Your Healthcare Administration Degree with Prior Learning Credits
Mercy College of Ohio values your professional development and prior achievements. By recognizing various healthcare and management credentials, we offer credit for credentials, allowing you to bypass certain courses. This policy is designed to honor your existing knowledge and experience, streamlining your educational journey.
| Credential | Course Equivalent | Courses Waived |
| Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (American Health Information Management Association) | 3 | HCA 419 |
| Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (cHAP) | 3 | HCA 301 |
| Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) | 3 | HCA 410 |
| Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP) | 3 | HCA 316 |
| Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) | 3 | HCA 312 |
| Certified Medical Manager (CMM) | 9 | HCA 312; HCA 410; HCA 419 |
| Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM) | 12 | HCA 312; HCA 410; HCA 412; HCA 450 |
| Certified Professional Biller (CPB) | 3 | HCA 419 |
| Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (American Academy of Professional Coders) | 3 | HCA 419 |
| Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO) | 3 | HCA 412 |
| Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) | 3 | HCA 412 |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) | 3 | HCA 435 |
| Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) | 3 | HCA 435 |
| Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) | 12 | HCA 312; HCA 410; HCA 435; HCA 450 |
| Certified Revenue Cycle Executive (CRCE) | 3 | HCA 419 |
| Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) | 3 | HCA 419 |
| Certified Revenue Professional (CRCP) | 3 | HCA 419 |
| Certified Specialist Accounting & Finance (CSAF) | 3 | HCA 410 |
| Certified Specialist Payment & Reimbursement (CSPR) | 3 | HCA 419 |
| Certified Specialist Physician Practice Management (CSPPM) | 6 | HCA 410; HCA 419 |
| Health Care Quality & Management Certification (HCQM) | 3 | HCA 435 |
| Professional in Human Resources (PHR) | 3 | HCA 312 |
| Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) | 6 | HCA 316; HCA 419 |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) | 3 | HCA 312 |
| Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD) | 3 | HCA 318 |