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:
The health information management accreditor of the University of Cincinnati is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM®). The College’s accreditation for its Baccalaureate degree in health information management has been reaffirmed through 2031-2032. 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].
The University of Cincinnati’s online Bachelor’s in Health Information Management (BHIM) program has been named a Future Education Model (FEM) Demonstration Program by CAHIIM. As part of a select group of programs chosen as “early adopters,” UC’s online BHIM program offers the latest in enhanced curriculum and accreditation standards. CAHIIM’s Future Education Model promotes experiential learning through student engagement, and increased opportunities to gain authentic, real life experience throughout the program.
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Yes. Many of our students qualify for some type of financial aid.
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Classes are asynchronous, some classes are in a 7-week format some are in a 14-week format. You can log on anytime 24/7 to complete your coursework. Some, but not all tests are proctored using exam proctoring software.
No. your degree will be conferred by the University of Cincinnati, which will also be reflected on your transcripts and degree.
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