No, you will need more than an associate degree in healthcare administration to apply for certification. To become eligible for certifications you will need to earn a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration. After obtaining your bachelor’s degree, these certifications include: Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (LSSYB) from GoLeanSixSigma Certified Specialist in Managed Care (CSMC) through Healthcare Financial Mgmt Associations (HFMA)