For students holding a Bachelor of Science degree in another discipline, there is a certificate program in Health Information Management available. Built on a solid foundation of liberal arts and sciences, the program is structured to provide a professional education with a comprehensive curriculum. The program is guided by the principle of quality health care through quality information. They play an important role in the transfer of knowledge by providing people with access to the information that they want and need. Health information managers are the specialists who secure, analyze, integrate, and maintain the information systems that steer the health care industry.
Careers offer attractive entry-level salaries with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
The role of health information management professionals in the health care industry is becoming more important and much broader. Many new employment opportunities have been generated by the integration of computers in the health care environment. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that more than 47,000 additional health information management professionals will be needed by the year 2005. To be granted a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management, the student must complete a total of 128-129 credits. The curriculum in the Health Information Management program combines formal classroom education with clinical experiences working in a wide variety of health information management departments in various, regional health care facilities.