Health Information Management, B.S.

Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Information Management (HIM) prepares individuals for self-directed practice in the evolving discipline of HIM, for continuing growth in the field of HIM, and for formal graduate study. The curriculum is a synthesis of content from information technology, advanced business technology, business and management, biomedical sciences, healthcare organization and delivery, and information and data management.

HIM 310 - Medical Terminology for Health Informatics Credit Hours: 3
HIM 311 - Foundations of Health Information Management Credit Hours: 4
HIM 312 - Advanced Healthcare Computer Applications Credit Hours: 4
HIM 313 - Fundamentals of Diseases Credit Hours: 4
HIM 314 - Introduction to Healthcare Statistics and Research Methods Credit Hours: 3
HIM 315 - Health Data Content and Structure Credit Hours: 4
HIM 316 - Analysis of Healthcare Data Credit Hours: 4
HIM 317 - Diagnostic and Procedural Coding Credit Hours: 5
HIM 401 - Supervisory Management for Healthcare Professionals Credit Hours: 3
HIM 402 - Quality Evaluation and Management Credit Hours: 4
HIM 405 - Financial Management Credit Hours: 4
HIM 406 - Legal Aspects of Health Information and Risk Management Credit Hours: 3
HIM 407 - Electronic Health Record Credit Hours: 3
HIM 408 - Healthcare Information Networks and Systems Credit Hours: 3
HIM 409 - Professional Development Seminar Credit Hours: 3
HIM 410 - Professional Practice Experience Credit Hours: 6