Health Information Management :
BHIM
Why study Health Information Management : ?
The online Bachelor’s in Health Information Management is ideal for working professionals and RHITs® who want to take the next step in their career and earn their RHIA® credential. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA®) defines Health Information Management as “the practice of gathering, analyzing and securing all forms of important medical information to help provide quality patient care.” Our advanced curriculum and professional practicum provide students with a well-rounded, relevant education with valuable real-world experience.
AHIMA® is highly respected in the healthcare industry and known for its rigorous training. AHIMA credential holders are viewed as leading experts in the field of health information and are highly sought after in today’s job market. Earning your Bachelor’s in HIM and the RHIA credential will vastly improve your earning potential, employment opportunities and job mobility.
Special Opportunity
The Health Information Management (HIM) + Master of Health Informatics (MHI) Accelerated Pathway at UC Clermont College offers a unique opportunity for eligible students currently enrolled in the Health Information Management bachelor’s degree program to fast-track their education and career. With a minimum GPA of 3.0, students can simultaneously work towards completing their bachelor’s degree while fulfilling coursework required for a master’s degree in Health Informatics. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also positions graduates for advanced roles in the rapidly growing health informatics field. For more information on this transformative pathway, students are encouraged to reach out to their academic advisor.
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Admission Requirements
Our online Bachelor’s in Health Information Management (HIM) program is ideal for anyone with an associates who wants to further their education and advance their career without sacrificing existing responsibilities at work and at home.
Admissions Requirements
- An Associate degree from any CAHIIM accredited program, or
- Any regionally or nationally accredited Associate degree (prerequisites required)
Prerequisites
If the degree is from a non-CAHIIM accredited program, students must take the following (required) Body of Knowledge courses:
- ALH1015C Human Disease
- HCMT2000 Foundations of Pharmacology
- BIOL1015 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- HCMT2015 Healthcare Applications
- STAT1031 Introduction to Statistics
- HCMT1001 Medical Terminology for the Health Professions
- HCMT1003C Introduction to Medical Coding
Now Accepting Nationally-Accredited College Credits
Starting Spring 2024, UC’s online Bachelor’s in Health Information Management (HIM) program will accept transfer credits from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions.
Application
Applications are accepted continuously throughout the year.
Transcripts
To Submit Electronically:
To be considered “official,” transcripts must be sent to UC directly from any previously attended institutions. Most high schools and colleges use either Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. Search for your previously attended institution(s) on these sites to see if you can order your transcripts electronically.
In Parchment, select “University of Cincinnati – Main Campus” as the transcript recipient. In National Student Clearinghouse, you can request the transcripts be sent directly to admissions (admissions@uc.edu). If you don’t see your school(s) listed on either of these sites, contact the school(s) directly.
To Submit by Mail:
Official (unopened and sealed) transcripts can be mailed to:
University of Cincinnati
Office of Admissions
PO Box 210091
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0091
For questions regarding admissions, please email ucconline@uc.edu.
UC’s HIM graduates are eligible (and well-prepared) to sit for the RHIA® (Registered Health Information Administrator) exam. The RHIA® credential is well-respected and highly sought after in the healthcare industry. Our graduates are employed at some of the nation’s largest healthcare organizations, and many of our students receive job offers before they even graduate! Earning your Bachelor’s in HIM will give you the competitive advantage you need to increase your earning potential and pursue new opportunities.
Health Information Management | Career Outlook
With a BHIM degree, you will be qualified for a variety of positions including Health Information Manager and/or Director, Quality Coordinator, Database Administrator, Systems Analyst, Data Quality Manager, Compliance Officer and many more. In addition to hospitals and long-term care facilities, health information professionals work in a wide variety of non-patient settings including insurance companies, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and software development firms.
Careers in health information management are highly rewarding, flexible and often very lucrative. Common responsibilities include:
- Acting as a liaison between clinical, operational, and administrative functions.
- Managing EHRs like lab results, clinical data, and other vital medical and patient information.
- Ensuring proper management, storage and security of medical records and other confidential information.
- Selecting and implementing new software and systems to improve the overall quality of data and patient care.
Health Information Management | Industry Outlook
Here are just a few career opportunities in the rapidly growing field of health information management*:
- Privacy Officer
Salary: $82,049 - Coding Manager
Salary: $83,929 - Systems Analyst
Salary: $80,444 - Director of HIM
Salary: $107,298 - Coding Director
Salary: $119,178 - Consultant
Salary: $104,725
Academic advising is an essential part of your educational experience.
We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. You and your advisor work together to create an academic plan based on your goals.
Questions? Email us at clermont.advising@uc.edu or call 513-558-8317 to schedule an appointment.
UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through Learning Commons. The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. Free services available to UC Clermont students include group review sessions, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science, and more. Services are available on campus or virtually. Visit the Learning Commons webpage for more information or schedule an appointment.
Academic Writing Center (AWC) – The Academic Writing Center (AWC) offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. The AWC is not course-specific and can help with discipline-specific documents, as well as non-course-based writing. To make an appointment, click here or stop by the Front Desk on the first floor of the Fred Marcotte Library.
Group Review Sessions (GRS) – Group Review Sessions (GRS) are small study groups, led by a peer leader, that meet to review content that is covered in course-supported lectures each week. Find the list of supported courses on the Learning Commons website.
Drop-In Study Tables: Drop-in study tables are small group tutoring tables based on your course where you can collaborate with fellow students and learn from your table leader. No appointments needed! All drop-in study tables are in-person in the Learning Commons on the 1st floor of the Fred Marcotte Library in Jones 120. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website.
Peer Tutoring – Peer tutoring sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor to answer questions and help you master content in more than 200 undergraduate courses, including subjects such as math, science, languages, and business. Schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance for one-hour, 90-minute,e or two-hour sessions. If you notice your desired course is not offered, please let us know.
Canvas Navigator Workshop – Designed to help students who are new to college and need help navigating their coursework online. The workshop shows students how to access their course materials, publisher homework, quizzes, textbooks, academic services like tutoring, and more. Students who attend this workshop can expect to gain clarity on what they need to do on a weekly basis to stay on track with their coursework throughout the semester, which helps students stay motivated, leading to greater confidence and success in their courses. Visit
Math Placement Test Workshop – Offered to prospective and current UC students who want to brush up on their math skills before taking the Math Placement Test. A UC Clermont professional tutor leads the free synchronous online workshop. The three-week workshop series is offered monthly except in January. It is recommended that students sign up for all three weeks to get the maximum benefit from these workshops.
Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to succeed in their science courses. A UC Clermont tutor leads the synchronous online workshops. The workshop repeats each week, starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.
In order to graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:
- Complete all required course work and program requirements.
- Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
- Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
- Meet the college's residency requirement of 30 semester credit hours.
- File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.
Transfer Articulation Agreements and Pathways
UC has developed clear pathways (articulation agreements) between select associate degrees at partner institutions and compatible bachelor’s degrees at UC. Each pathway includes a Transfer Degree Map that offers a semester-by-semester course comparison to assist with your transfer planning.
Articulation Agreements are formal agreements (or some would call a partnership) between two or more Colleges and Universities documenting the transfer policies for a specific academic program or degree in general.
Below is a list of colleges and universities that UC Online has partnered with, to increase the ease for students looking to transfer into the BS Health Information Management program:
- Alfred State College (SUNY)
- Central Oregon Community College
- Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Columbus State Community College
- Eastern Iowa Community College
- Neosho County Community College
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Owens Community College
- Pierpont Community and Technical College
- Santa Barbara City College
- Sinclair Community College
- St. Charles Community College
- Terra State Community College
- Waukesha County Technical College
Other UC students may transfer into UC Clermont College by completing the application for change in college and program form. You are urged to see your advisor before transferring into a different major to minimize any impact on your degree progress and to verify that you have met all pre-requisites.
You must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513) 556-2069 for details or email with questions.
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Application Deadlines
For specific deadline information, visit the Admissions webpage.
CAHIIM® Accreditation
The health information management accreditor of the University of Cincinnati is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM®). The College’s accreditation for its Baccalaureate degree in health information management has been reaffirmed through 2031-2032. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
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Program Code: 34BAC-HIM-BHIM-.HIM-DL