Degree Program

IntrotoHealthDisciplinesHIM2024

 

Details & Application

Undergraduate

A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) is offered in the following concentration:

Health Information Management (B.S.)
  -Minor in General Business

For those interested in healthcare, but don't want to work directly with patients

Graduates of HIT programs can transfer into this program.

The program prepares graduates to take the National Certification Examination for Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential which is administered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)

Health Information Management Program Minor

Health Information Management (HIM) is a profession that focuses on the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical        information vital to providing quality patient care (AHIMA.org). The HIM curriculum focuses on healthcare, business, and information technology. Students learn through hands-on professional practice experience at various health care facilities.

  Quick Program Facts :

  • Courses available online and in-person
  • Minor in General Business included in HIM program
  • 100% employment of graduates
  • 32% growth rate projected in HIM profession
  • Median Annual Wage $104,280 (BLS.gov)
  • Graduates eligible to sit for RHIA national certification exam

Health Informatics Minor (contact Dr. Valerie Brock,  vbrock@tnstate.edu or 615.963.7431)

Scholarships & Resources for African Americans: 
https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/african-american-student-scholarships-resources/


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