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Program Name

Health Information Management Administration

Degree

Bachelor of Science Degree

Degree Code

BSHS

Department

Health Information

College

Allied Health Sciences

Program Code

35BSHS-DL-HIMA-DL

Location

Distance Learning Only

Time to Completion

varies

Evening Courses Offered

Distance Learning Courses Offered

Yes

Weekend Courses Offered

Keywords

health, information, HIM, Health Information Management,

Real-World Learning Components

General Interest Areas

Medicine & Health

Freshman Class Profile Year

11-12

Incoming Freshman High School GPA Range (middle 50%)

3.290 - 3.780 (4 pt. scale)

Incoming Freshman ACT Range (middle 50%)

22.0 - 27.0

Incoming Freshman SAT Range (middle 50%)

1000 - 1200

Incoming Freshman Average High School Class Rank (middle 50%)

Top 25.4%

College Website

http://cahs.uc.edu/

Department Website

http://himonline.uc.edu/

Mailing Address: Line 1

Mailing Address: Line 2

Mailing Address: City

Mailing Address: State

Mailing Address: Zip Code

Contact Person

Email

Phone

800-499-6813

Fax

Number of Applicants (in profile year)

Number of Applicants Admitted (in profile year)

% of Applicants Offered Admission (in profile year)

Selectivity

Selective

What Is

The health information management bachelor of science degree is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers without sacrificing responsibilities at work and at home. This RHIT progression program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through prior education and work experience. Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge to take the RHIA certification exam.

Success Factors

Career Possibilities

An AHIMA-sponsored study indicates that a health information manager with an RHIA certification earns nearly $15,000 more annual median salary than one with the RHIT certification. According to a member study conducted by AHIMA, only 25 percent of HIM professionals with a RHIT certification earn more than $50,000 annually, while almost 60 percent with an RHIA make more than $50,000.

Major Details

The successful completion of the program will result in the development of the following skills:

Preparation for the RHIA Certification Exam
Requisite professional knowledge, skills and competencies fundamental to the health information management profession
Self-directed learning skills using a variety of resources and technologies
Critical thinking skills
Ability to solve problems
Effective communication skills
Personal attitudes and attributes critical to professional leadership

Minor Details

Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this major. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently enrolled at UC, you can audit your degree online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the course applicability system (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Issues in Healthcare Delivery	HIM504	5
Health Data Management	HIM506	5
Clinical Data Management	HIM508	5
Applied Reimbursement Methods	HIM510	5
Computer Systems in Healthcare	HIM512	5
Professional Computer Practicum	HIM514	5
Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare	HIM516	5
Electronic Health Records	HIM518	5
Human Resources Management	HIM520	5
Professionalism and Leadership	HIM522	5
Clinical Terminologies	HIM525	5
Financial and Resource Management	HIM526	5
Strategic Planning and Organization Development	HIM528	5
Project and Operations Management Statistics and Research Methods Quality Management and Performance Improvement Capstone: Contemporary Issues in HIM Professional HIM Practicum	HIM530 HIM532 HIM534 HIM536 HIM538	5 5 5 5 5
TOTAL		90

Courses are scheduled in two five-week periods per term to allow you to focus your studies on one course at a time. This pace allows you to successfully complete the Bachelor's degree in HIM in only 9 quarters (2? years).

Special Opportunities

Special Programs

Admission Requirements

Applications for the bachelor of science in health information management are accepted continuously throughout the year. A complete application requires the following:

Completed online University of Cincinnati application
Completed BS HIM program application
Official transcripts of all colleges/universities attended
Associate of science degree in health information management from a CAHIIM-accredited program with a minimum 2.6 GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Degree must include sufficient general education courses (i.e. English)
Registered health information technician (RHIT). Graduates of an associate degree program have six (6) months to successfully complete the RHIT examination
Submit current AHIMA membership card or proof of maintenance of RHIT certification
Resume of professional and educational background

Transfer Requirements

Changing Major Requirements

International Student Admission Requirements

International students must have demonstrated a proficiency in the English language by completing the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum computer-based score of 187, a paper-based score of SIS, or an internet-based score of 66.

Graduation Requirements

Application Deadlines

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA): www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org or 800-621-7440

Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): http://www.cahiim.org/ or 312-233-1131