Health Information Management BS

Graduates of the Health Information Management (HIM) 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 demonstrate how they are critical to managing patient health information. HIM BS graduates will be able to communicate with all levels (clinical, financial, and administrative) of an organization that utilizes patient data in daily operations and decision making. Graduates will be skilled and competent in developing information policy, designing and managing information systems, as well as 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.