Bachelor's Degree
健康信息管理(HIM)
Online Bachelor's Degree Program
CLASSES START
Jul 8th
36 Mo. Program Length | 124 Credits |
Online Format | $515 Cost Per Credit |
Bachelor's Degree
健康信息管理(HIM)
Online Bachelor's Degree Program
Advance your healthcare career with a bachelor’s degree
| Accreditation | CAHIIM accredited,✝ 获高等教育委员会认可 |
|---|---|
| Transfer credit | Up to 93 approved credits |
| Format | 100% online classes, two 90-hour internships completed in person within an approved facility |
| Certification | Preparation for RHIA certification |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
Ranked by U.S. News & 世界报告在2024年被评为最佳在线学士学位课程之一
概览:理学学士在他
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management degree is a 124-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career in health information technology and management. The CAHIIM-accredited1 degree program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in information systems, health sciences, data management, coding, and more.
Career-focused curriculum
发现在工作中取得成功所需的关键知识和技能，为持续的职业发展奠定基础.
Flexible schedule
You can take classes during the day or in the evening. We strive to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
获得广泛的虚拟服务, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, 技术支持和图书馆服务.
Lifelong support
软件下载将为您的职业发展提供全面的服务, 个性化的学生服务，终身职业指导.
Rolling admissions
不用担心申请截止日期. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start July 8th
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Curriculum
Health Information Management bachelor’s degree classes & curriculum details
卫生信息管理学士学位的毕业生将学习编码的基础知识, 健康科学和通识教育, including business, accounting and management skills. 您将了解如何将这些具体应用于医疗记录和健康信息文档领域.
该课程的毕业生有资格参加AHIMA的注册健康信息管理员(RHIA)认证考试.
All classes are delivered online, and the curriculum includes a required internship.
| Program | Monthsi | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management | 36 | 124 |
i. 学生完成课程的平均月数
课程的可用性因地点而异
Required Management Core Courses
All courses, 24.00个学期的学分，是必需的.
or BU 600 Leadership and Organizational Behavior 3.00 semester credit hours
or BU 630幸运28计划和运营管理 3.00 semester credit hours
or bu550研究方法和决策 3.00 semester credit hours
Required Courses in Health Information Management Core
All courses, 45.00个学期的学分，是必需的.
解剖学和生理学必修课程
All courses, ◊8.00个学期的学分，是必需的. (3.00 of these credit hours satisfies Science General Education Requirement).
Elective Courses
A minimum of 8.需要00个学期学分. 学生可以选择任何医疗保健或健康信息管理, business management, or human resources course. At least 3.00个学期的学分必须达到300或400级.
Required Internship Experience
4.需要00个学期学分.
* Enrollment in a student readiness training is required two terms prior to internship course. Successful completion of training is required prior to internship course enrollment.
通识教育必修课程
Students enrolled in this bachelor's degree must complete a minimum of 36.通识教育00个学期学时(-包括3个).从以上列出的解剖学和生理学中获得0学时)，分配给以下学科. 请参阅目录的通识教育部分，了解每个学科内课程的具体信息. 12.通讯学00学分 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 6.00个学期数学学分 6.社会和行为科学的00个学期学时 ◊ Science Semester Credit Hours are satisfied through Anatomy and Physiology requirement listed above.
个人及专业发展课程
2.需要00个学期学分.
Dual Credit
通过获得双重学分来节省时间和金钱
就读于赫京大学健康信息管理学士学位课程的学生可以在获得工作资格方面取得先机 工商管理硕士(MBA).
Qualifying undergraduate students who pursue a Herzing bachelor’s degree in HIM may apply up to 12 credits toward an MBA degree.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program is $515 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, 或者通过你的雇主获得潜在的合作机会.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
Requirements
HIM bachelor’s degree program enrollment requirements
参加赫京大学健康信息管理学士学位课程的先决条件包括:
- Completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- 与赫京大学的招生顾问见面并进行面试
- Complete an enrollment application
With Herzing University, advancing your career in health information management IS possible. As your lifelong learning partner, we’re here to help you reach your highest career goals.
Eligible states for enrollment: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District Of Columbia, and the Virgin Islands.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online bachelor’s degree programs in 2024.
✝The Health Information Management accreditor of Herzing University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the Associate of Science degree and the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2030-2031. 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 info@cahiim.org.
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org)是美国认可的地区性认证机构.S. Department of Education.
Accreditation & Recognition
Our accredited & recognized online school
We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.
We are proud to have attained institutional and programmatic accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.
Classes Start July 8th
Waived Enrollment FeeWhat jobs can I get with a bachelor’s degree in health information management?
Job outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of 医疗卫生服务经理s is expected to rise 28% from 2022-2032，快于全美的平均水平.S. occupations.*
Now is a great time to work towards 成为一名健康信息管理员 and make your mark in the growing field of healthcare.
Earn your bachelor’s degree in health information management and you’ll be well positioned to qualify for many job possibilities in health information and technology. Potential health information management jobs include:
Description: Medical records technicians, also called medical coders or coding specialists, 确保患者信息被正确记录和编目. 除了核实病人记录, they also analyze patient data to help improve patient care and cost structures. This job is ideal for those who are detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment for medical records technicians will grow by as much as 9% from 2022-2032——高于大多数职业的平均水平. 医疗记录技术人员也在美国.S. News & World Report’s ranking of 2023年最佳医疗保健支持工作 由于快速的就业增长, 灵活的工作环境和职业发展机会.
了解更多你需要做的事情 become a medical records technician, including educational and certification requirements.
Average salary (US): $53,690 per year, $25.81 per hour (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)*
Description:医疗和保健服务经理计划, direct and coordinate the day-to-day operations of a healthcare facility. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that healthcare organizations have a growing need for managers with knowledge of health information technology and informatics. They project 28% 医疗和卫生服务经理之间的就业增长 2022-2032.
Most medical and health services managers have a bachelor’s degree in health information management and administrative or clinical experience at a hospital or other healthcare facility. The BLS reports the 医疗服务经理的平均工资 is $134,440 per year ($64.64 per hour).
Description: Management consultants help companies solve their complex business problems. 健康信息管理顾问专门帮助医疗保健组织满足其HIM需求, 例如实施新的医疗记录系统和流程.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 预测管理顾问的就业将会增长 10% from 2022-2032. Much of this growth will be in the healthcare sector, as organizations look to cut costs and implement new technologies to manage patient records. Management consultants earn an average salary of $115,530 per year ($55.54 per hour), according to the BLS.
Description: Patient information coordinators, also called health educators or patient navigators, 帮助人们管理他们的健康信息，了解他们的医疗保健提供者和保险选择. Patient coordinators must have exceptional communications skills and a thorough knowledge of medical terminology as well as health information technology.
Average salary: $69,790 per year, $33.55 per hour (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)*
Job outlook: 7% increase from 2022-2032 (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)*
Description: With experience, HIM专业人员可以晋升到中高层管理角色, such as HIM director. The HIM director manages all operations and personnel in the HIM department and works with executive management to provide efficient and secure access to quality patient data. This position might also be called a Health Information Administrator or Manager.
Average salary: $134,440 per year, $64.64 per hour (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)*
Job outlook: 28% increase from 2022-2032 (source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)*
How can I advance my career?
而获得学士学位和不断积累经验将帮助你胜任许多不同类型的工作, a master's degree may help you compete for upper-level healthcare management roles.
You may earn up to 12 dual credits to use towards an Master of Business Administration as part of the Herzing bachelor’s degree program.
Or leverage your existing skills and experience in health information into a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration degree program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certification is not a requirement for all health information management professionals, 但它会给你在找工作时带来优势.
Two credentials in particular – RHIA and RHIT – can help you get your first job or push your career in health information management to the next level. Read more about what 健康信息管理认证 is right for you.
鉴于该行业需求的增长, 你可以从事的工作范围很广，你可以获得的平均工资也很高, going back to school and earning your degree in HIM is definitely worth it. 这是一个具有高增长潜力和良好职业流动性的领域.
Yes! You can earn your degree in health information management online with Herzing University. Studying health information management online is a great way to learn new skills on your own schedule.
Finding your place and succeeding in your career depends on your strengths in relation to the skills needed in health information management, including:
- Analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication and teamwork
- Technical skills
- Leadership skills
因为医疗保健领域对数据驱动决策和信息技术发展的需求不断增加, health information managers must be adept on the execution or managerial side of day-do-day tasks. 那些在这两方面都很强的人可以在他身上找到巨大的事业成功.
在Herzing大学，你永远不会孤单. It’s our goal to provide all students an affordable, career-driven education. Financial aid options include:
- Loan options – Federal & private
- Scholarships & grants
- VA / military benefits
- Other sources of financial aid
You can find an estimate for tuition and expenses by using the Herzing University tuition wizard.
You can make more than $190,000人担任卫生和保健服务部门的最高职位, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Medical and health service managers reportedly earn an average salary of $134,440 per year ($64.64 per hour).*
It all depends on your level of degree attained, certifications and experience in HIM. 梯子很高，受过良好教育的前景很受欢迎. Read more about the average 健康信息管理工资 通常需要大专或学士学位的工作.
The primary difference is:
- Healthcare management 指与医院和其他医疗保健设施的操作和监督有关的实践和程序.
- Health information management involves the collection, analysis, 医疗保健机构账单的维护和安全性, research, 质量改进和认证.
Both fields combine high-level business and day-to-day functions of a healthcare environment to support the delivery of excellent patient care.
Discover more details about the 医疗保健管理与. health information management.
Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA)
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
Graduates of the Associate of Science in Health Information Management are eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
Eligibility:
Only those who successfully:
- Complete a bachelor's degree in a HIM program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) or are enrolled in their last term of study
OR - 毕业于与AHIMA有互惠协议的外国协会批准的HIM幸运28计划.
The most important steps to become a medical records technician are getting the proper education in billing and coding or HIM and becoming certified.
You’ll be in a great position to qualify for entry-level positions and begin your new career path.
There are a few primary differences between medical billing and coding and health information management.
Those who work in medical billing and coding, who may be referred to as medical records specialists, play a key role in the healthcare revenue cycle, 确保电子病历(EMR)准确组装并正确输入卫生信息系统. 他们与医护人员沟通, insurance companies, and patients to best represent services provided (coding) and secure payment for those services (billers).
Health Information Management 专业人员(有时被称为健康信息技术- HIT)负责维护, analyzing, and optimizing these systems. Their role is more on the backend, emphasizing informatics and Information Technology (IT). These professionals create, manage, and analyze the systems billers and coders rely on to maintain the Electronic Health Record (EHR). They can also play a wider role in data analysis, management, protection, and administration of patient health information.
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This CAHIIM-accredited program prepares students with the necessary skills and knowledge in the health information management field for management positions in a variety of health-related settings including hospitals, clinics, long-term care settings, consulting firms, government agencies, insurance companies, and software vendors. A health information management professional is responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, 以及医疗服务体系的法律要求. They are experts in coding and classification systems, 管理患者健康信息, and administrating computer information systems. Individuals with interests in computer science, business administration, health science, and healthcare administration are well-suited for a career in health information management. Upon completion of this degree, 学生有资格参加注册健康信息管理员(RHIA)认证考试. Certification enhances employment opportunities but is not a state specific requirement.
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CAHIIM Program Outcomes
| Program | Graduation Rate | Employment Rate | Student Satisfaction Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management | 35% | 75% | 100% |
Note (1): Program Graduation Rate is the number of students who complete the program in no more than 150% of the stated program length. The graduation rate percentage represents cohorts who started in 2017-2018 and were scheduled to graduate within 150% of the stated program length in 2021-2022.
Note (2): Overall Program Employment Rate is based on students who graduated the program August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022.
Note (3): Student Satisfaction Rate is based on students who completed the Herzing University Student Satisfaction Survey during August 1, 2021 to July 31, 2022.
*美国劳工统计局(BLS).S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. 劳工统计局的估计不代表入门级工资和/或薪水. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, 你想要工作的地理市场和学位领域, 会影响职业成果和收入吗. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, 加薪或其他职业发展.
