ADDENDUM to the Rasmussen College Catalog 2020-2021 January 29, 2021 Health Information Management | BACHELOR'S DEGREE Flex Choice Competency-Based Education Program (Credit by Assessment Available) | 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) Bachelor of Science Degree CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN: • Health Information Services Manager • Privacy Officer • Health Information Applications and EHR Implementation Specialist • Clinical/Healthcare Informatics Analyst/Specialist • Compliance Officer/Auditor • Revenue Cycle Reimbursement Manager • Health Information Management Specialist • Clinical Documentation Specialist OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program are prepared for entry level management and leadership roles in the health information and healthcare industry profession in a variety of healthcare related settings and organizations. Students develop organizational management and ethical leadership skills and are able to analyze, evaluate, and recommend polices and technologies, including electronic health record applications and health information competencies related to overseeing, managing, and utilizing health information throughout its life cycle. Emphasis is placed on information governance; data structure and content; healthcare statistical preparation and presentation; data analytics, use, and reporting; revenue cycle management; information protection; privacy, confidentiality, and security; health law; and compliance, technology, and information interoperability. Graduates will be able to communicate with all organizational levels, including clinical, financial, and administrative, that utilize health information in operations and decision-making. They will demonstrate competence in the use of tools and strategies to lead projects and interdisciplinary teams, leveraging skills in strategic planning, human resources, financial, and change management to achieve objectives. Graduates are prepared to work in a variety of healthcare related settings including hospitals, physician practices, insurance companies, billing companies, government agencies, long-term care, home health, rehabilitation, behavioral health, skilled nursing facilities, health information consulting companies, and health information technology vendors. ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS This is a bachelor-completer program. An applicant must meet one of the following criteria to become eligible for admittance: • The applicant has a conferred associate’s degree in Health Information Technology/Management from a CAHIIM-accredited program earned within the past five years. • The applicant has a conferred associate’s degree in Health Information Technology/Management earned more than five years ago from a CAHIIM- accredited program, has documented work experience in the health information industry within the past five years, and has been approved by the Program Coordinator. • Applicant has a conferred associate’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accreditor earned within the past five years, and maintains a current RHIT credential. • Applicant has a conferred associate’s degree from an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accreditor earned more than five years ago, maintains a current RHIT credential, has documented work experience in the health information industry within the past five years, and has been approved by the Program Coordinator. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Upper Division Communication (Select 1 course)+ Humanities (Select 2 courses)+ Math/Natural Sciences (Select 1 course)+ Social Sciences (Select 2 courses)+ CORE COURSES Upper Division HIM 3001 Information and Communication Technologies HIM 3202 Data, Information, and File Structures HIM 3304 Financial Management of Health Information Services HIM 3360 Health Data and Policy Management HIM 3412 Project Management HIM 3429 Health Law and Compliance HIM 3515 Health Information Leadership and Management HIM 3522 Electronic Health Record Application HIM 3710 Advanced Quality Management in Healthcare HIM 3810 Human Resource Management in Health Information HIM 3930C Healthcare Research and Statistics HIM 4121 Privacy and Security in Health Information HIM 4135 Advanced Revenue Cycle Management HIM 4515 Advanced Health Information Leadership and Management HIM 4624C Advanced Data Analytics and Informatics in Healthcare HIM 4945 Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management HIM 4966 Health Information Management Capstone Transferred Lower-Division Credits Upper-Division General Education Credits Upper-Division Core Credits Total Bachelor's Degree Credits +Flex Choice Credit by Assessment available; see page 154 for details. All courses within this program are competency-based education (CBE) courses, indicated in italics. This program is not available online to residents of some states. Please speak with your Admissions Advisor to determine your eligibility for enrollment. The Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree Program at Rasmussen College – Online is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100 Chicago, IL 60601 312-235-3255 Graduates of the CAHIIM accredited, Health Information Management Bachelor Degree program meet the educational requirements to sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam. This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any other professional licenses or certifications. This program requires specific immunizations prior to professional practice experience. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, applicants must successfully pass a background check through Rasmussen College’s chosen third-party vendor. This program is offered online in Illinois. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 90 24 66 180 4 8 4 8 This addendum modifies catalog content as indicated, and supersedes all previous addenda. Page 40 / 42