Associate of Science in Health Information Management

* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.

Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Health Information Management trains students to function as entry-level Health Information Technicians (RHIT) who can use a variety of information resources and technologies to ensure capture, quality, security, and access of healthcare data for the purpose of improving patient care and accomplishing the objectives of diverse healthcare environments. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become self-directed learners who possess critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities as well as communication and interpersonal skills. It instills a commitment to life-long learning and important ethical values. The program fosters the acquisition of leadership abilities and systems thinking necessary for adapting careers within a changing healthcare environment.

Keiser University is seeking accreditation for the Health Information Management Program by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): 233 N. Michigan Ave, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5800. The program is in the process of collecting and compiling data to submit for accreditation. The accreditation process may take up to two years, however completion of the accreditation process does not necessarily mean that the Health Information Management program will be granted accreditation status.

If the program attains CAHIIM accreditation status prior to graduation, graduates of the Associate Degree in Health Information Management will be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam immediately.

Program Objectives
The following objectives are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and its goals:

To develop students’ ability to ensure the quality of health records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems.

To train students in the use of computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs.

To develop a student’s ability to think critically and communicate effectively.

To train students in the use of the medical language and classification systems used to code diagnoses and procedures in patient records for continuity of care, healthcare reimbursement, and medical research.

To prepare and assist graduates in obtaining entry-level employment in health information technology.

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Background check and drug screening when applicable.
• Minimum grade of “C” for general education courses. 
• Successful completion of BSC2085C, BSC2086C, CGS1000, ENC1001 are prerequisites for all major courses.
• Minimum cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Health Information Management, students must earn 68.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows:

General Education Courses (29.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.

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