Bachelor of Science in
Health Information
Management
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Healthcare Program Details
Total Credits
120
Transfer Credits
84
Program Duration
4 Years
Location
- Washington, DC
- Falls Church, VA
- Online
MSCHE Accredited
University of the Potomac is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Experienced Healthcare Admin and IT Faculty
We hire instructors who have direct experience working as managers or technologists in healthcare, so you can benefit from real-world perspectives while exploring theories and concepts.
Designed for Working Students
Pursue your degree as a full-time student or as a full-time professional. Our programs are available online, on campus, or in a hybrid format that combines both options.
Healthcare Technology Programs Overview
Healthcare practitioners rely increasingly on technology to collaborate across teams and facilities as they deliver care to patients. University of the Potomac offers two degree programs designed to equip you for professional information management roles behind the scenes of healthcare:
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (HIM)
Whichever program you choose, you’ll learn to apply theory and research to specific issues within healthcare organizations.
What You Will Learn
Bachelor’s Degree
The BS in Health Information Management equips you to collect, store, and secure the systems and data that facilitate healthcare delivery. You’ll gain insight into how clinicians make decisions and explore healthcare regulations, laws, and compliance issues. You’ll also gain practical experience with health information technology, database management, data security, and more.
Courses and Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management – 120 Total Credits
- ENGL101 English Composition I
- ENGL102 English Composition II
- HIST101 Introduction to World History
- MATH110 College Algebra
- BUS230 Business Ethics and the Legal Environment
- BIO100 Human Anatomy and Physiology
- BIO110 Human Biology and Health
- HLTH100 Medical Terminology
- HLTH110 Introduction to Health Services Administration
- HLTH115 Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- HLTH120 Introduction to Managed Healthcare
- COMP130 Introduction to Healthcare Informatics
- HLTH125 Healthcare Information Flow and Data Management
- HLTH130 Data Standards, Vocabularies, and Interoperability in Healthcare
- HLTH200 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
- HLTH210 Coding I
- HLTH215 Coding II
- HLTH220 Healthcare Statistics
- HLTH225 Healthcare Quality Assessment
- HLTH230 Medical Billing and Reimbursement
- ENGL395 Research and Report Writing
- MATH323 Research and Statistical Analysis
- PSYC201 Principles of Psychology
- MATH423 Probability and Statistics
- HLTH300 Health Information Services Management
- HLTH310 Healthcare Database Management Systems
- HLTH315 The U.S. Healthcare System I
- HLTH316 The U.S. Healthcare System II
- HLTH320 Healthcare Enterprise Systems
- MGMT321 Principles of Management and Supervision
- CBSC310 Computer Security
- CBSC415 Network Defense and Countermeasures
- HLTH421 Healthcare Organizations and Finance
- COMP475 Data Modeling and Applications
- HLTH410 Healthcare Information Law, Privacy, and Security
- HLTH420 Healthcare Research Methodology
- HLTH430 Health Data Analytics and Information Governance
- HLTH435 Healthcare Quality Management
- HLTH440 Economics of Healthcare Organizations
- RES480 Capstone Project: Healthcare Research
Requirements and Outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program will be able to:
- Analyze clinical data to identify trends that demonstrate quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare.
- Create and implement organization-wide confidentiality policies and procedures.
- Apply healthcare statistics and research to comprehensive health information analysis, including quality assessment and performance improvement.
- Apply legal and ethical standards to healthcare information requirements and standards.
- Demonstrate appropriate application of health information technology and systems to professional practice.
- Apply principles of organization and management to human resources and health information services decision-making.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Initiate and lead teamwork, implement a wide range of teamwork development, and manage multi-cultural communication and possible conflicts.
Applicants must complete the following steps to apply.
- Submission of a completed application for admission.
- Submission of a signed attestation of high school (or equivalent) completion.
- Equivalencies can include GED certificates or international credentials that meet our international admissions standards. Home-schooled students must present a diploma that meets the high school graduation requirements of the state in which it was issued.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges and universities previously attended to be submitted to the Office of Records and Registration, University of the Potomac.
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college-equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement).
- Submit certificates from any corporate education training or professional development programs. (Note: An ACE evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for corporate educational training.)
- Submit military training documents. (Note: An ACE military evaluation form may be required to determine appropriate credit for military training.)
- Complete an admissions interview (in person or virtual).
Tuition is calculated per credit hour. Most courses are worth three credits each. Costs below are for domestic (U.S.-based) students only:
- Bachelor’s Degree Tuition: $240 per credit hour
Additional fees apply. Financial aid is available to those who apply and qualify. Learn more about affording your degree here.
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