66 rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Health Information Management | BACHELOR’S DEGREE Empowered Learning Competency-Based Education Program | Knowledge Credit Self-Directed Assessment Available Bachelor of Science Degree Fully online program1 All courses in this program are competency-based education (CBE) courses CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • 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. To be considered for admission, applicants must provide transcripts from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) that demonstrates one of the following: a. A conferred Associate’s Degree in Health Information Technology/Management from a CAHIIM-accredited program earned within the past five years b. 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 c. A conferred associate’s degree earned within the past five years and maintains a current RHIT® credential d. A conferred associate’s degree 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 Students will receive a block transfer of 90 lower-level quarter credits. In addition, the students will have their transcripts evaluated on a course-by-course basis to determine whether any upper-level credits will also apply to their program. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Upper Division Communication (Select 1 course)+ 4 Humanities (Select 2 courses)+ 8 Math / Natural Sciences (Select 1 course)+ 4 Social Sciences (Select 2 courses)+ 8 See page 93 for General Education Course Selections. Only competency-based education (CBE) courses may be selected to fulfill General Education electives within this program. CORE COURSES Upper Division HIM3001 Information and Communication Technologies 4 HIM3202 Data, Information, and File Structures 4 HIM3304 Financial Management of Health Information Services 4 HIM3360 Health Data and Policy Management 4 HIM3412 Project Management 4 HIM3429 Health Law and Compliance 4 HIM3515 Health Information Leadership and Management 4 HIM3522 Electronic Health Record Application 4 HIM3710 Advanced Quality Management in Healthcare 4 HIM3810 Human Resource Management in Health Information 4 HIM3930C Healthcare Research and Statistics 4 HIM4121 Privacy and Security in Health Information 4 HIM4135 Advanced Revenue Cycle Management 4 HIM4515 Advanced Health Information Leadership and Management 4 HIM4624C Advanced Data Analytics and Informatics in Healthcare 4 HIM4945 Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management1 3 HIM4966 Health Information Management Capstone 3 Transferred Lower-Division Credits 90 Upper-Division General Education Credits 24 Upper-Division Core Credits 66 Total Bachelor’s Degree Credits 180 + Self-directed assessment available; see page 172 for details.1 1The HIM4945 Professional Practice Experience in Health Information Management course is a 90-hour professional practice experience course that includes 60 hours of professional practice experience at an approved site location. This program is not available online to residents of some states. Please speak with an Admissions Advisor to determine your eligibility for enrollment. The Health Information Management accreditor of Rasmussen University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The University’s accreditation for the Baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2025. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at [email protected]. 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 University’s chosen third-party vendor. An additional background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
