This CAHIIM-accredited program is designed to prepare students with the essential skills and knowledge needed in the health information management (HIM) field for entry-level technical positions. Graduates are equipped to work in various health-related settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, consulting firms, government agencies, insurance companies, and software vendors. HIM professionals play a crucial role in planning, collecting, aggregating, analyzing, and disseminating individual patient and aggregate clinical data. The program focuses on developing entry-level skills in these areas.

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Abstract, Analyze, and Manage Healthcare Data: Follow federal and industry-standard documentation guidelines to abstract, analyze, and manage healthcare data.

• Apply Medico-Legal Knowledge: Apply medico-legal knowledge to protected health information for authorization, disclosure, and security.

• Demonstrate Knowledge of Databases and Electronic Health Records: Abstract and analyze clinical data to identify trends using industry-standard databases and electronic health records.

• Apply Healthcare Reimbursement Revenue Cycle Knowledge: Apply knowledge of the healthcare reimbursement revenue cycle.

• Ensure Compliance with Regulations: Apply current regulations to ensure compliance with accreditation, licensure, and certification standards, including established coding guidelines supported by clinical documentation improvement.

• Define and Articulate Leadership Roles and Ethical Issues: Define and articulate leadership roles, organizational structure, operational processes, and ethical issues impacting HIM.

Program Content:

A minimum of 63.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation. The program covers a comprehensive curriculum focusing on HIM, including healthcare data management, medico-legal aspects, electronic health records, healthcare reimbursement, regulatory compliance, and leadership roles. The coursework prepares students for entry-level roles in the health information management field.