Online Bachelor Of Science Degree In Health Information Management
The healthcare industry is large and growing, and advancements in all medical fields improve our health and healthcare delivery. As it increasingly relies on digital technology and data, obtaining a degree in health information management is an ideal choice for those graduating high school. It also can be great for individuals currently in medical roles and job seekers who wish to pursue careers in digital technology.
At Northwestern College in Oak Lawn, IL, and the greater Chicago area, students can earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree through our Health Information Management program with online classes.
Leadership Opportunities With Health Information Management
Do you work in the medical field? If the answer is yes, you already realize the impact of digital technology in healthcare. And if your experience with medicine is as a patient, you are probably familiar with electronic medical records.
Most, if not all, patient data is carefully entered and tracked in secure computer systems. This data includes readings of vital signs, medical diagnoses, surgical procedures performed, physician notes, financial accounting of costs, and many other aspects of the day-to-day operations of our healthcare system. This information is a collection of comprehensive data used to help improve medical technology, quality of patient care, and overall efficiency. Health information managers ensure that this information is secure, accurate, and transferable.
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B.S. In Health Information Management Curriculum
Applicants to the bachelor’s degree program at Northwestern College must have completed an associate degree in a Health Information Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Learn more about our requirements and the full curriculum at Northwestern College in our college catalogs. Here is a sampling of the required courses:
Health Information Management Courses
- Healthcare Communications
- Healthcare Human Resources & Leadership Theory
- Reimbursement Systems Survey
- Biomedical Research Support & Ethics
- Healthcare Financial Administration I and II
- Coding Classifications Systems Theory
- Risk Management and Compliance in Healthcare
- Information Governance
- Regulatory Reporting
- Database Architecture & Queries
- Health Systems Networks & Database Security I and II
- Health Information Networks & Data Mining
- Senior Capstone
- RHIA Exam Review
General Education Courses
- College Algebra
- Environmental Sciences
- Introduction to Psychology
- Technical and Professional Writing
- Developmental Psychology
- Statistics
Eligibility for RHIA Exam
After completing the B.S. degree in Health Information Management, students can sit for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) exam for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). This additional certification is prized by healthcare employers and may be required for various job categories.
The Outlook for Health Information Management Jobs
The Outlook For Health Information Management Jobs
A large, aging population and many more people remaining active later in life means a major increase in demand for healthcare. Which means a greater need for doctors, nurses, medical services, and facilities. And that, in turn, means a greater need for health services managers, like health information managers, to organize, train, and guide healthcare teams. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the employment of medical and health services managers will grow 28% through 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. In short, the demand for people trained to handle electronic health records, health information technology, and similar systems is expected to skyrocket.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the program, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Acquire the requisite professional knowledge, skills, and competencies fundamental to the health information management profession
- Gain self-directed learning skills using a variety of resources and technologies
- Develop critical thinking skills and the ability to solve problems
- Learn effective communication skills
- Demonstrate the personal attitudes and attributes critical to professional leadership
Accreditations and Approvals
Northwestern College is accredited (on probation) by the Higher Learning Commission, 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 263-0456, www.hlcommission.org
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (www.cahiim.org), 233 N. Michigan Ave., 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 233-1100.
We are also approved for veterans training under the G.I.® Bill for Veterans Educational Assistance.
On top of that, we are proud to support our students with things like financial aid assistance and job search assistance.
Certification Exam Pass Rate
Health Information Management Baccalaureate in Science Degree
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information (RHIA) exam.
No 2023 info
Completion Rate
Completion Rate 2023 = 82%
Annual completion rate for 2023 was calculated by reviewing all students who were expected to graduate during the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Quarters.
86 out of the expected 105 did complete their programs in 2023.
Employment Rate
Northwestern College does not measure Employment Rate.
Discover Chicago Health Information Management Programs Today
It’s time to take your career to the next level and become a part of an exciting, rapidly evolving industry. Our online classes are offered in many states, including:
- Arizona
- Florida
- Illinois
- Missouri
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Vermont
- Virginia
Push yourself, your opportunities, and your future further by contacting Northwestern College. Request information about enrolling in online classes for your Health Information Management degree today.