The Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management degree curriculum emphasizes the development of skills for the management of health-related information, and the systems used to support that management. These systems collect, store, retrieve, disseminate, and communicate information for the support of enterprise operations and clinical and business decision making in health care or related organizations. The Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program received the Louisiana State Board of Regents’ Commendation of Excellence, the highest recognition awarded to an academic program by this group. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. HIIM graduates are eligible to apply to write the registration examination of the American Health Information Management Association. Graduates who pass this examination may use the credential RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator.
Health information management (HIM) professionals work in a variety of settings. They often serve in bridge roles, connecting clinical, operational, and administrative functions. Work settings often include acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, clinics, consulting companies, governmental agencies, and HIM-related product vendors.
Degree Length: 4 Years
University: Louisiana Tech University
Classroom Format: In-Person or Online
