College of Allied Health Sciences
Health Information Management (BS)
Program Purpose
The primary purpose of the program is to prepare competent entry-level health information professionals for a variety of roles. These roles are within the health care delivery system and other agencies and organizations throughout the region and state. A secondary purpose is to provide continuing education, support, and consultation for health care professionals throughout the region. These purposes are accomplished through teaching, research, and service.
Learning Outcomes
Critical Thinking
Students exhibit critical thinking skills in their internship experience.
Effective Communication
Students completing the program in health services management will communicate effectively.
Knowledge in Health Information Management
Students will demonstrate knowledge of health information management.
Leadership
Students in HIM will demonstrate their knowledge about leadership.
Professionalism
Students in HIM will show the capability to make self-introduction professionally.
Statistical Analysis skills
Students will be able to identify and use appropriate statistical techniques to when presented with research questions and data. Subsequently, students will be able to interpret the results of statistical analyses performed.
Teamwork
Students in HIM will possess the essential skills to lead and be part of a team to get through changes.