<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The curriculum of Herzing University's Associate of Science in Health Information Management program is designed to offer fundamental studies in the aspects of healthcare technology. In required courses, you will have the opportunity to study healthcare delivery systems, healthcare system structures, electronic health record formats, data collection and management, healthcare regulations, code sets and classification systems, healthcare data analysis, and audit processes. You will also have the chance to study basic and intermediate diagnosis and procedure coding for various types of healthcare services. The program also offers a supervised internship, which will allow you to work firsthand with healthcare information systems. You can choose to take this program online or attend a Herzing University campus. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Before enrolling in the Associate of Science in Health Information Management program, you should have strong computer, analytical, and organizational skills and a desire to work in a healthcare setting. Though requirements may vary, you should have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>Herzing University's Associate of Science in Health Information Management program consists of 63 credits. This credit total reflects 32 credits in required courses, 29 credits in general education coursework, and two credits in personal and professional development. </p> <p><u>Required Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HC 115</td><td> Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 105</td><td> Introduction to Healthcare Information Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 210</td><td> Principles of Health Information Management</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 215</td><td> Fundamentals of Healthcare Law and Ethics for Health Information Management Professionals</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 225</td><td> Foundations of Classification, Compliance, and Reimbursement Methodologies in Health Information Management</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 230</td><td> Foundations of Healthcare Quality, Statistics, and Performance Improvement</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 296</td><td> Professional Practice Internship</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 171</td><td> Basic Diagnosis Coding</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 172</td><td> Basic Procedure Coding</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 173</td><td> Intermediate Diagnosis Coding</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 174</td><td> Intermediate Procedure Coding</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150</td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150L</td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Lab</td></tr> </table><p><u>General Education Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Info</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>Choose eight semester credit hours</td><td>Anatomy and Physiology with Lab</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose one semester credit hour </td><td>Information Literacy</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose three semester credit hours</td><td>English Composition or Literature</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose three semester credit hours </td><td>Speech</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose four semester credit hours </td><td>Computer Applications</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose four semester credit hours</td><td>Mathematics (College Algebra or above)</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose three semester credit hours</td><td> Social or Behavioral Science</td></tr> <tr><td>Choose three semester credit hours</td><td> Natural Science or Humanities with a Critical Thinking Focus</td></tr> </table><p><u>Personal and Professional Development Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>PD 121</td><td> Professional Development I</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 202</td><td> Professional Development II</td></tr> <tr><td>PD 213</td><td> Health Information Management Internship Preparation</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of Herzing University's Associate of Science in Health Information Management program, you might possess the skills to seek entry-level positions in medical settings or other healthcare-related environments. You might seek these positions in hospitals, clinics, managed care companies, insurance companies, medical billing companies, medical software development companies, or long-term care facilities. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Health Coder </li><li>Patient Registrar </li><li>Medical Records Technician </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>While completion of the Associate of Science in Health Information Management program could prepare you for entry-level employment in the field, you might decide to pursue a bachelor's degree after graduation. A four-year degree might help to prepare you for supervisory or managerial positions in a healthcare setting. Examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Informatics </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management</li></ul>