Health Information Management, Cert (Online)

Program Description

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE
As part of new federal regulations, LLU is providing required information regarding the following gainful employment (GE) program.  The following link will provide information regarding the cost of the certificate, financing available, median debt, normal timeframe for completion, and job placement rates for students that have completed this program. To view this information, Click Here.

PROFESSION 
The 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).

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Program Length

2 years (6 quarters)

Possible Careers

Health Information Management, Management, Health Care Administration, Leadership

Application Deadlines

Quarter	Application Open	Priority Deadline	Final Deadline
Summer of 2024	Mar 22, 2024	—	May 17, 2024
Autumn of 2024	Dec 4, 2023	Jun 1, 2024	Jul 1, 2024

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.

Integrating faith and health

Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.

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.

Year of Program Months Enrolled	Year 1 9	Year 2 9
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance) Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
On Campus Dorm	$11,835	$11,835
LLU Owned Rental Property	$18,900	$18,900
LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents	$19,800	$19,800
Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents	$7,200	$7,200
Off Campus	$18,900	$18,900
Transportation Allowance	$3,150	$3,150
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$3,150	$3,150
Federal Student Loan Fees	$79	$79
Cost of Obtaining Professional License	0	0
Dependent Care (See Budget Revision Request form)	Available upon Request
Disability-Related Expenses (See Budget Revision Request form)	Available upon Request

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.