Health Administration Credit for Credentials
Mercy College recognizes your professional success and career experience by waiving courses for your existing credentials.
With this, you can save time and money while earning your Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (HCA) or your Master of Health Administration (MHA). Check out the credit for credentials information below to see if you qualify.
Master's Degree | Credit for Credentials
Individuals with the credential(s) listed below will be eligible to waive the associated course(s).
| Credential | Course Equivalent | Courses Waived |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Associate in Project Management (CAMP) | 3 | HCA 518 |
| Certified in Healthcare Human Resources (CHHR) | 3 | HCA 525 |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) | 3 | HCA 545 |
| Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) | 6 | HCA 525; HCA 535 |
| Certified Specialist Accounting and Finance (CSAF) | 3 | HCA 535 |
| Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executive (FACHE) | 6 | HCA 530; HCA 550 |
| Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C) | 3 | HCA 555 |
| Project Management Professional (PMP) | 3 | HCA 518 |
| Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) | 3 | HCA 540 |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) | 3 | HCA 525 |
Bachelor's Degree | Credit for Credentials
Individuals with the credential(s) listed below will be eligible to waive the associated course(s).
| Credential | Course Equivalent | Courses Waived |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
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