Transform the Use of Health Information

The University of Illinois at Chicago’s Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management imparts the technical knowledge and industry-specific skills to help you become an influential leader in today’s healthcare system. Our 13-course, 100 percent online certificate program offers you a solid foundation in health information theory and practice.

The carefully crafted curriculum prepares you to help organizations develop and implement effective health information management strategies, advance the quality of patient care, and safeguard the integrity of electronic health records.

Program Objectives

• Expand your organizational understanding of today’s healthcare system and learn how health information is recorded, shared and managed.

• Perform a detailed analysis of various health information systems and study the pressing legal, security and privacy issues associated with the management of electronic medical records.

• Effectively address the social, ethical, organizational and legal issues associated with health information systems, and master the proper management of electronic health records.

• Acquire the expertise necessary to take and pass the prestigious Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam.

• Complete the program in as few as 2 years. While each unit in our courses is paced, students may access coursework and contribute to class discussions.

Ready to play a leading role in the transformation of today’s healthcare industry?Call us at 1-866-674-4842 or visit us at www.healthinformatics.uic.edu

Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management

Interested in learning more about this dynamic degree program?

Contact an enrollment advisor for full admission requirements.

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Course ListingPre-requisite CoursesMay be waived in some instances or may be completed at another college/university

IDS 200

KN 253

KN 254

PSCH 242

STAT 101

Introduction to Management Information Systems

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Introduction to Research in Psychology

Introduction to Statistics

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

3 hours

4 hours

Required Courses

BHIS 405

BHIS 406

BHIS 460

BHIS 580

HIM 410

HIM 432

HIM 433

HIM 451

HIM 452

HIM 453

HIM 454

HIM 455

HIM 481

Medical Sciences and Human Pathophysiology

Medical Terminology for Health Information Management

Introduction to Health Informatics

Practicum in Health Informatics

Introduction to the Health Care System

Coding and Classification Systems

Coding and Reimbursement Systems

Health Information Management Theory and Practice

Quality Management and Data Analysis

Principles of Management and Human Resources

Legal Aspects, Risk Management, and Security of Health Information

Health Information Systems Analysis and Design

Healthcare Financial Management

3 hours

2 hours

1 hour

3 hours

3 hours

3 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

4 hours

3 hours

4 hours

2 hours

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours ofthe undergraduate degree

• Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended

• Current resume highlighting the applicant’s education and experience

• Personal statement from the applicant, addressing the outcomes and benefitsthe applicant hopes to receive by completing the certificate program

• Three recommendation forms

• Program requirements forms

• Interview to determine eligibility, interest and purpose of study

• No GRE or GMAT required

• Non-refundable $70 application fee

• Completion of the prerequisite coursework (equivalent coursework orprofessional experience will be considered)

Admission Requirements

Choose one of the following courses:

Regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. http://www.hlcommission.org

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