Program Description
PROFESSIONThe success of a team of health care professionals will need to have the information organized so that decisions and patient care plans can be made. The health information manager will bring together data to assist the health care team, the patient, and the administration staff. The student who has interests in computer science, business management, the law, and medicine will find the role of the health information manager challenging and rewarding. Health information managers find many opportunities in policy-making, financial management, decision support and research in varying sectors of the health industry. Once known as medical record librarians, today's managers need more information and understanding as they bring together all of the data available as a policy is made or as a patient is treated. A person who is interested in how information is processed and retained will find this role challenging, as well as satisfying. Cutting-edge technology, which is always changing, plays a big part in the arena of information management.
PROGRAM
The Health Information Management Certificate program is designed for the professional who has a bachelor's degree. The program involves six quarters of instruction and clinical affiliations. The academic load is 85 units, but it may be reduced depending on previous instruction received.
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION AND CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of the certificate, the graduate is eligible to write the qualifying examination of the American Health Information Management Association for the designation of RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator).
Program Length
2 years (6 quarters)Possible Careers
Health Information Management, Management, Health Care Administration, LeadershipApplication Deadlines
| Quarter | Application Open | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter of 2025 | Sep 24, 2024 | — | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Autumn of 2025 | Nov 5, 2024 | — | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Winter of 2026 | Nov 5, 2024 | — | Sep 1, 2025 |
| Spring of 2026 | Nov 5, 2024 | — | Sep 1, 2025 |
Admissions Requirements
The student must have earned a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. C-minus grades are not acceptable for transfer credit.Prerequisites
- Human anatomy and physiology with lab (complete sequence)- Medical terminology
- College algebra
- Psychology elective (one course)
- Business communications
- Interpersonal Communications
Discipline Accrediting Agency
The Health Information Management Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), 200 East Randolph St., Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601.
Expected Cost of Attendance
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
Required Program Costs
Academic Year 2024-2025
| Year of Program Months Enrolled |
Year 1 9 |
Year 2 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,330 | $19,020 |
|
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school) |
$5,100 | $2,450 |
Other Educational Costs
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
Notes
- Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
- Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
- To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.