Health Information Management
Associate of Occupational Studies Degree
18 months (72 weeks)
The training program is designed to develop students’ administrative skills and to provide the knowledge needed for entry-level employment in an inpatient or outpatient medical setting as a Health Information Management technician or other administrative positions within the healthcare industries. Health Information Management professionals are the leaders in acquiring, analyzing and protecting all medical information that drives quality patient care. This program will equip all students with the necessary information, training, and hands-on experience to be an effective Health Information professional. Personal attributes considered essential for this field of employment are; visual acuity, manual dexterity, stamina, communication skills, reading comprehension and to demonstrate high levels of ethical and moral principles. Health Information Management professionals must maintain the confidentiality of patient information at all times. The physical abilities required for this industry are as follows; occasional sitting, kneeling, flexion (extension/wrist use), continuous walking and the ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours | Class Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHC125 | Customer Service for Allied Health | 1.5 | 24 |
| AHC145 | Sociology I | 2.0 | 24 |
| COM101 | Composition I | 2.0 | 24 |
| COM110 | Principles of Business Correspondence | 2.0 | 24 |
| CPU110 | Basic Word Processing and Spreadsheets | 1.5 | 24 |
| CPU115 | Computer Fundamentals | 1.5 | 24 |
| GOV100 | U.S. & Nevada Constitutions | 4.5 | 48 |
| KEY101 | Keyboarding I | 1.0 | 24 |
| KEY111 | Keyboarding II | 1.0 | 24 |
| HIM105 | Introduction to Health Information Management | 3.5 | 48 |
| HIM110 | Legal aspects of Health Information | 2.0 | 24 |
| HIM120 | Anatomy and Pathophysiology I | 3.5 | 48 |
| HIM125 | Presentation Skills | 1.5 | 24 |
| HIM130 | Anatomy and Pathophysiology II | 3.5 | 48 |
| HIM135 | Quality Assessment in Healthcare & Risk Management | 2.0 | 24 |
| HIM247 | Revenue Cycle Application II | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM145 | Principles of Management | 2.5 | 24 |
| HIM150 | Health Information Technology | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM155 | Medical Office Administration | 2.0 | 24 |
| HIM160 | Healthcare Statistics and Accounting | 3.5 | 48 |
| HIM165 | Performance Improvement in the Healthcare Setting | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM227 | Health Information Management Application | 4.5 | 72 |
| HIM235 | Computer Applications and Concepts | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM246 | Revenue Cycle Application I | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM255 | Information Systems and Technology in Healthcare | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM267 | Health Information Management Practice | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM268 | Health Information Management Skills | 3.0 | 48 |
| HIM271 | Advance Coding and Reimbursement | 4.5 | 72 |
| HIM281 | Coding and Billing Certification Preparation | 4.5 | 72 |
| MED102 | Medical Terminology I | 3.5 | 48 |
| MED107 | Medical Terminology II | 3.5 | 48 |
| MED111 | Introduction To Healthcare | 2.0 | 24 |
| SSK100 | Student Success Skills | 3.5 | 48 |
| HIM299 | Health Information Management Externship | 4.0 | 120 |
| Total Health Information Management | 95.0 | 1440 | |
| Total Outside Coursework Hours | 1030 | ||
Nature of Work:
Health Information Management Technicians, collect, organize, analyze and manage health information data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients’ medical and treatment histories.
Job Outlook:
Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 22 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages. [An aging population will need more medical tests, treatments, and procedures. This will also mean more claims for reimbursement from private and public insurance. Additional records, coupled with widespread use of electronic health records by all types of healthcare providers, should lead to an increased need for technicians to organize and manage the associated information in all areas of the healthcare industry.
OCCUPATIONAL TITLE MEDICAL RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIANS SOC CODE 29-2071 SOURCE: BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, OCCUPATIONAL OUTLOOK HANDBOOK, 2012-13 EDITION, MEDICAL RECORDS AND HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIANS, ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm .
