Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Keiser University’s Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management prepares students to function as Health Information Administrators (RHIA) who can interact with all levels of an organization –clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems –that employ patient data in decision-making and everyday operations.  Students learn the necessary information and skills to become experts in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, collecting and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminologies. They also learn medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected health information. 

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to position themselves as the critical link between care providers, payers, and patients by possessing critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as communication and interpersonal skills. The program also instills a commitment to life-long learning and important ethical values. The program fosters the acquisition of leadership abilities and systems thinking necessary for adapting careers within a changing healthcare environment.

Keiser University is seeking accreditation for the Health Information Management Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): 233 N. Michigan Ave, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL  60601-5800.  the program is in the process of collecting and compiling data to submit for accreditation.  The accreditation process may take up to two years, however completion of the accreditation process does not necessarily mean that the Health Information Management program will be granted accreditation status.

If the program attains CAHIIM accreditation status prior to graduation, graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Management will be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam immediately.

Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its objectives.

To develop Health Information Administrators who can function as the critical link between healthcare providers, payers, and patients.

To develop Health Information Administrators who posses comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information.

To develop Health Information Administrators who can interact with all levels of an organization –clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems– that employ patient data in decision –making and everyday operations.

To develop a student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively.

To train students in the use of the medical language and classification systems used to code diagnoses and procedures in patient records for continuity of care, healthcare reimbursement, and medical research.

To prepare and assist graduates in obtaining entry-level employment in health information technology.

Prerequisites for Major Courses:

• Background check and drug screening when applicable.
• Minimum grade of “C” for general education courses. 
• Successful completion of BSC2085C, BSC2086C, CGS1000, ENC1001 are prerequisites for all major courses.
• Minimum cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Program Outline
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management, students must earn 131.0 credit hours.  Program requirements are as follows:

Lower Division General Education Courses (29.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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