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College of Health Sciences

Health Information Management

Health records, data privacy and health IT systems — the paperwork that keeps hospitals legal and paid.

B.S.Health SciencesUndergraduate4 years120 credits

About this program

Health Information Management sits at the intersection of health care, IT and compliance: medical coding, electronic health record systems, and health data privacy law. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national RHIA certification exam.

What you will be able to do

  • Manage electronic health record systems to compliance standard
  • Apply ICD-10 and CPT medical coding accurately
  • Ensure HIPAA-compliant data governance and privacy practice
  • Sit for the national RHIA certification exam

Courses you will take

A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.

Required program core
CourseTitle
HIM 220Medical Coding I
HIM 310Health Information Systems
HIM 340Health Data Privacy & Law
HIM 460Capstone Practicum
General education & support coursesTitle
BIO 210Human Anatomy & Physiology
IT 220Network Administration
LAW 210Health Law & Ethics

Where graduates go

  • Health Information Manager
  • Medical Coder
  • Compliance Analyst
  • Clinical Data Analyst

Median starting salary for recent graduates: $59,600. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 95%.

DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeCHS
Median starting salary$59,600
Placement95%

Take the next step.

Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.

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