Health Information Management, BS (HIM)

This program is available in the following Florida campuses:

Online Education

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management (HIM) prepares students interact with all levels of an organization – clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems – that employ patient data in decision-making and everyday operations. HIM professionals work with information technology, systems and databases to manage and secure large amounts of complex data clinicians and healthcare organizations depend on to deliver and finance quality patient care.

The program provides students with knowledge of medical, administrative, legal and ethical requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and privacy of protected patient information.  Students are trained to position themselves as the critical link between care providers, payers, and patients by possessing critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as communication and interpersonal skills. The program also instills a commitment to life-long learning and important ethical values. The program fosters the acquisition of leadership abilities and systems-thinking necessary for adapting careers within a changing healthcare environment.

The Bachelor Degree Health Information Management program at Keiser University, Fort Lauderdale campus, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM),  http://cahiim.org.

Certifications

Graduates of Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association  (AHIMA).

Wage and Career Outlook

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  employment projections for Health Information Management careers indicate a 17% job growth from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations.

Registered Health Information Administrator can look forward to many expanding career opportunities due to increasing demand for medical services due to aging baby-boomers, patient privacy/data security legislation and computerization of health information.

Health Information professionals work in a multitude of settings throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, group medical practices, nursing homes, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies and home care providers.

 Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) program at Keiser University is to provide didactic and professional practice instruction that will allow students to perform as competent Health Information Managers; and to fill the needs of HIM in local and regional communities.

Program Goals

The program’s mission is further defined in the following goals:

• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management students will demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills;
• Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management students will demonstrate ethical, professional and legal standards of conduct appropriate for HIM profession;
• Graduates are competent to fill entry-level HIM positions;
• Graduates will pass the RHIA

Program Objectives

The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

• To develop Health Information Administrators who can function as the critical link between healthcare providers, payers, and patients;
• To develop Health Information Administrators who posses comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information;
• To develop Health Information Administrators who can interact with all levels of an organization – clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems – that employ patient data in decision – making and everyday operations;
• To develop a student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively;
• To train students in the use of the medical language and classification systems used to code diagnoses and procedures in patient records for continuity of care, healthcare reimbursement, and medical research;
• To prepare and assist graduates in obtaining entry-level employment in health information technology.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Background check and drug screening;
• Minimum grade of “C” for general education courses and all lower division Major Courses;
• Successful completion of the following courses with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0:
  BSC2085C, BSC2086C, CGS1000, ENC1001, ENC3213, CGS3300, IDS3355, and STA2023.

Program Outline

To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management, students must complete 120 credit hours as described below. The length of this program is approximately 39 months (this will vary if a student transfers in credits).

Program Outcomes

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Accreditation

The Health Information Management accreditor of Keiser University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2021. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at [email protected].

State Licensure Disclosure

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