Degrees in health information
Within the Department of Health Information Management, interested students can obtain an Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Technology or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Information Administration.
The associate's degree professional performs a variety of technical health information functions, including: analyzing and evaluating health information for accuracy, compiling administrative and health statistics, coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and databases, and creating disease registries for researchers.
The bachelor's degree professional brings a unique skillset to the healthcare industry, including: managing electronic health records, managing clinical workflow, improving the quality and uses of data, protecting the privacy and security of patient health information, and analyzing information for reimbursement and research.
