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HIM - Health Information Management (BS)

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COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Bachelors Bachelor of Science

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science

Major Title

Health Information Management (BS)

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Information Management is to provide graduates with the technical and administrative skills to manage health information systems consistent with the professional standards (medical, ethical, and legal) in healthcare delivery systems. Graduates also possess the knowledge and skills needed to plan and develop health information systems that meet standards of accrediting and regulatory agencies.

Catalog Full Description

The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Information Management program is integrated with existing programs to provide the community the leading health and wellness education resource. This degree will provide additional educational opportunities and contribute toward filling the need for health information management personnel in the job market.

The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Information Management prepares students to work in the health information management profession, which focuses on healthcare data and the management of healthcare information resources. The profession addresses the nature, structure, and translation of data into usable forms of information including the electronic health record for the advancement of health and healthcare of individuals and populations. Health information management professionals collect, integrate, and analyze primary and secondary healthcare data, disseminate information and manage information resources, related to the research, planning, provision, and evaluation of healthcare services. Health Information Management professionals are an integral part of the planning, implementation and utilization of electronic health record systems.

HIM graduates will be able to sit for the national certification examination to become a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) serves the public interest by establishing quality standards for the educational preparation of future health information management (HIM) professionals. When a program is accredited by CAHIIM, it means that it has voluntarily undergone a rigorous review process and has been determined to meet or exceed the accreditation standards. All activities associated with the program, including student and faculty recruitment, student admission, and faculty employment practices, must be non-discriminatory and in accordance with federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

State 

Eligible for Professional Certification

Alabama 

Yes

Alaska 

Yes

American Samoa 

Yes

Arizona 

Yes

Arkansas 

Yes

California 

Yes

Colorado 

Yes

Connecticut 

Yes

Delaware 

Yes

District of Columbia 

Yes

Federated States of Micronesia 

Yes

Florida 

Yes

Georgia 

Yes

Guam 

Yes

Hawaii 

Yes

Idaho 

Yes

Illinois 

Yes

Indiana 

Yes

Iowa 

Yes

Kansas 

Yes

Kentucky 

Yes

Louisiana 

Yes

Maine 

Yes

Maryland 

Yes

Massachusetts 

Yes

Michigan 

Yes

Minnesota 

Yes

Mississippi 

Yes

Missouri 

Yes

Montana 

Yes

Nebraska 

Yes

Nevada 

Yes

New Hampshire 

Yes

New Jersey 

Yes

New Mexico 

Yes

New York 

Yes

North Carolina 

Yes

North Dakota 

Yes

Northern Mariana Islands 

Yes

Ohio 

Yes

Oklahoma 

Yes

Oregon 

Yes

Pennsylvania 

Yes

Puerto Rico 

Yes

Republic of Palau 

Yes

Republic of the Marshall Islands 

Yes

Rhode Island 

Yes

South Carolina 

Yes

South Dakota 

Yes

Tennessee 

Yes

Texas 

Yes

Utah 

Yes

Vermont 

Yes

Virgin Islands 

Yes

Virginia 

Yes

Washington 

Yes

West Virginia 

Yes

Wisconsin 

Yes

Wyoming 

Yes