<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program at Herzing University is designed to revolve around the processes of streamlining access to medical records and data through the creation of electronic health information networks. The program is designed to teach you to ethically and securely manage patient health records in accordance with industry regulations and standards. You will be able to study national health information initiatives as they pertain to healthcare delivery systems. As you progress through the program, you will also have opportunities to study topics such as business practices, medical terminology, healthcare statistics, and accounting. You will be eligible to take the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification examination when you have completed your studies. This program is offered online as well as at select Herzing University campuses. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Great organizational skills and an interest in the healthcare and technology fields are key assets. It is equally important that you enjoy learning about the systems of the human body. 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>In order to successfully complete the program, you must earn a minimum of 124 semester credits. A listing of your courses can be found below. </p> <p><u>Required Management Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>AC 107 </td><td> Accounting I</td></tr> <tr><td>AC 110 </td><td> Payroll Accounting</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 106 </td><td> Introduction to Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 302 </td><td> Leadership and Organizational Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 345 </td><td> Project Management</td></tr> <tr><td>BU 407 </td><td> Quantitative Decision Making</td></tr> <tr><td>EC 111 </td><td> Principles of Microeconomics</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 310 </td><td> Healthcare Finance and Revenue Cycle Methodology</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Courses in Health Information Management</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code </th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>HC 401 </td><td> Current Issues in Healthcare</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 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>HI 301 </td><td> Epidemiology</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 320 </td><td> Healthcare Data</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 455 </td><td> Healthcare Information Management Systems</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 480 </td><td> Research Methodologies</td></tr> <tr><td>HI 491 </td><td> Management Affiliation</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 271 </td><td> Diagnosis Coding I</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 272 </td><td> Procedure Coding I</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 273 </td><td> Diagnosis Coding II</td></tr> <tr><td>MC 274 </td><td> Procedure Coding II</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150 </td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology</td></tr> <tr><td>MO 150L </td><td> Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I</td></tr> </table><p><u>Required Elective Courses</u> </p> <ul><li>You must complete a minimum of eight semester credit hours in any business management, healthcare management, or human resources course. </li></ul><p><u>Required Courses in General Education</u> </p> <ul><li>You must complete a minimum of 41 semester credit hours in general education courses such as information literacy, mathematics, and anatomy and physiology. </li></ul><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> <tr><td>PD 491 </td><td> Management Affiliation 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>When you have completed this program, you might search for employment opportunities in settings such as hospitals, government agencies, health practitioners' offices, and home healthcare companies. You could pursue responsibilities in quality assurance, information analysis, and patient relations. Following are some positions for which you might apply: </p> <ul><li>Health Information Manager </li><li>Data Quality Manager </li><li>Privacy Officer </li><li>Project Manager </li><li>Patient Information Coordinator </li><li>Consultant </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Education is also available to help you prepare to pursue senior management roles in health information technology. A master's degree program could allow you to develop your knowledge of practices specific to research, personnel leadership, organizational behavior, and project management. Some master's degree programs that you might consider include: </p> <ul><li>Master of Health Informatics &amp; Information Management </li><li>Master of Science in Information Technology with a concentration in: <ul><li>Health Information Technology</li></ul></li></ul>