2020–2021 CATALOG AND STUDENT HANDBOOK SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Health Information Management | BACHELOR’S DEGREE Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Available | 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) Bachelor of Science Degree CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Medical Records Manager • Privacy Officer • Risk Management Officer • Clinical Data Analyst • Corporate Compliance Officer • Health Information Management Specialist • Clinical Documentation Specialist • Billing and Coding Specialist OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program will be prepared to assume diverse entry-level positions that span a broad range of settings including hospitals, physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies, as well as software companies, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and consulting firms. They will understand basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and pathophysiology, and also demonstrate how they are critical to managing patient health information. Graduates will be able to communicate with all levels (clinical, financial, and administrative) of an organization that utilize patient data in daily operations and decision-making. Graduates will be skilled and competent in developing information policy, designing and managing information systems, and functioning in a technologically advanced and changing work environment. Graduates can apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate didactical theories and real-world experiences relevant to health information management; demonstrate self-directed learning skills using a variety of resources and technology; articulate personal attitudes and attributes critical to professional leadership; and administer health information computer systems. Graduates value critical analytical thinking, problem solving, financial literacy, knowledge-creation skills, lifelong learning, communication, diverse perspectives, technology and information literacy, ethical and professional practice, and confidentiality of patient information. 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)+ See page 86 for General Education Course Selections. CORE COURSES Upper Division HIM 3001 HIM 3105 HIM 3202 HIM 3304 HIM 3412 HIM 3522 HIM 3644 HIM 3710 HIM 3810 HIM 3910 HIM 4003 HIM 4115 HIM 4276 HIM 4354 HIM 4610 4 8 4 8 Information and Communication Technologies Health Information Management Systems Data, Information, and File Structures Financial Management of Health Information Services Project Management Electronic Health Record Application Reimbursement Methodologies Advanced Quality Management in Healthcare Human Resource Management in Health Information Healthcare Statistics and Reporting Electronic Data Security Applied Research in Health Information Management Health Information Management Professional Practice Experience Strategic Planning and Development HIM 4360 Health Data Management HIM 4537 Health Information Management Alternative Facility Professional Practice Experience Advanced Health Information Law and Ethics HSA 3422 Regulation and Compliance in Healthcare 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. 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 3 4 4 4 2 1 4 4 90 24 66 180 ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM 45
