Online Bachelor of Health Information Management

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) defines Health Information Management as “the practice of gathering, analyzing and securing all forms of important medical information to help provide quality patient care.”

If you want to start a new career or advance in the healthcare industry, this degree is perfect for you. UC’s online program can be completed one class at a time in just two years! Classes can be scheduled to fit your needs.

The mission of the University of Cincinnati’s online Health Information Management program is to improve healthcare and resource management by educating students on the financial, administrative, and clinical data/information required to manage, plan, analyze, deliver, and evaluate health information systems. Health Information Management students will be immersed in innovative and engaging learning experiences that will prepare them for entry-level management roles within the healthcare industry.

The goal of the University of Cincinnati’s online Health Information Management program is to graduate competent, knowledgeable administrators in health information management. To achieve these goals, standards and competencies have been identified in key areas where outcomes can be measured through appropriate evaluation methods. The information provided below illustrates the process used at the University of Cincinnati:

• Fulfill the missions of the University of Cincinnati (UC) and UC Clermont.
• Prepare students with the educational base and skills required to meet HIM career competencies.
• Offer a high-quality, comprehensive curriculum based on continuous assessment and quality improvement.
• Offer opportunities for students to complete requirements through innovative, distance-learning methods.
• Provide a program that is student-centered including valuable faculty-student interaction and mentorship.
• Serve the state and local healthcare community by planning and delivering HIM education programs.