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The mission of the Master of Health Informatics program is to prepare confident, innovative, and contributing professionals who can identify and use a variety of information systems resources and technologies to accomplish the informatics and information management objectives of diverse healthcare practice environments.

The program is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Applicants who have not completed a bachelor’s degree in health information management may be required to register for additional courses. The type of additional course work will be determined after evaluation of transcripts and work experience. The Master's degree in Health Informatics does not lead to Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Unconditional admission to the master's program in the department requires completion of a bachelor's degree in Health Information Mangament or related area, at least 3.0 (4.0 system) overall (or last 60 hours) grade point average. Conditional admission will be granted to applicants not meeting requirements for unconditional admission but who have a GPA of at least 2.50 overall or for the last 60 hours. Conditional status may be changed to unconditional status when a student earns a minimum of 9 hours of graduate credit at Louisiana Tech, provided he or she has a “B” average on all work pursued for graduate credit, including no grade lower than “C” and not more than one course with a grade of “C”. If a student completes 9 hours of graduate credit and is not eligible for unconditional status, the student will be dropped from graduate status.

• At least two years of work experience in industries that can directly translate to health informatics, such as health care, IT, health information management, consulting, or law. For the students who do not have a healthcare background, need to submit an essay.

The essay should answer the following questions in about 500 words.

o What experiences led you to pursue a Master's degree in Health Informatics?

o What leadership skills have you demonstrated in your field?

o What are your career goals and how will a Master's in Health Informatics support these goals?

o Why did you choose Louisiana Tech for your studies?

o Describe the role of health informatics in assuring the quality of care and safety of healthcare services.

• The students who choose not to submit an essay will need to submit a GRE score.

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Health information technology will play a major role in streamlining healthcare costs while providing better access to records and data. Opportunities abound for those who not only have a background in business and accounting practices but also understand medical terminology and coding procedures.

Under the new healthcare initiative, hospitals, doctors and other healthcare facilities are creating electronic health information networks and exchanges. To accomplish this, there is a growing demand for specialists who can code, digitize and create electronic patient records. Other professionals will be needed to manage the entire process, check for accuracy and secure the information as required by law.

Employment will grow the fastest in practitioners’ offices and in home healthcare agencies. As medical technologies continue to improve, many healthcare services previously provided in hospitals will shift to these providers. Demand in medical group practice management will grow as these organizations become larger and more complex.

Successful health information managers are very well organized, flexible and embrace change. A career as a health information manager could be right for you if you:

Value accuracy and organization
Are interested in both healthcare and technology
Enjoy learning about the human body
Work equally well alone or in a group
Like to follow clear guidelines
Value common sense
Trust facts

Entry Requirements

An applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. The University recognizes the following
equivalents to a high school diploma:

 A GED

 A certificate demonstrating that the student has passed a state-authorized examination (for example, the California High School Proficiency Exam) that the state recognizes as the equivalent of a high school diploma. Note that certificates of attendance and/or completion are not included in this qualifying category.

 An academic transcript of a student who has successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree (i.e., an associate’s degree).

International Admissions Requirements
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An I-20 document is required, and will be issued once you meet the University’s general undergraduate admissions requirements and provide the following information:

A certified copy of your high school and college transcripts evaluated by a transcript evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). All documents, diplomas, and transcripts not written in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

ACT/SAT scores or transcripts from post-secondary coursework applicable for placement into the intended program. This document will replace entrance exams, which Herzing University does not administer beyond the U.S. and Canada. You may also be required to pay for a professional evaluation of your transcripts.

A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of each term (tuition for the first two semesters is due upon enrollment), and that all necessary living expenses will be provided. (Use form I-134 available online from the BCIS.)

Proof of English-language proficiency through one of the following:

A score of 500 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.
A score of 173 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.
A score of 61 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.
A score of 5.0 or higher on the IELTS.
Documentation that you successfully completed an intermediate English course from a designated ESL center.
Documentation that you successfully completed secondary studies in English (a minimum of four years) or post-secondary studies in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours).

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This online degree completion program provides students who have earned an associate’s degree in health information technology the option to complete their Bachelor’s degree and advance their competence in the field of health information administration. Completing this degree prepares students to pass the Registered Health Information Administrator exam with the American Health Information Management Association, once this degree program is fully accredited by CAHIIM. The baccalaureate degree Health Information Management (HIM) Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

As health care organizations continue to grow more complex, having a degree in the field of health information administration becomes more and more essential for success.

With this program you have considerable flexibility to individualize your studies in order to meet your specific career needs! This program integrates general education courses with courses specific to health information management, to prepare you to:

- Be an expert in managing patient health information and health records, administering computer information systems, collecting and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminologies.

- Possess comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to health care delivery and the privacy of protected patient information.

- Manage people and operational units, participate in administrative committees, as well as to prepare and manage budgets.

- Interact with all levels of an organization - clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems - that employ patient data in decision-making and every day operations.

Highlights
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- Curriculum designed to prepare students for positions throughout health care.

- Courses that allow students to incorporate their prior experience or current work into the course content.

- Flexible online format that allows you to study at your own schedule, at your own pace and at your own location.
Faculty with experience in, and current knowledge of, the field of health information management.

- No on-campus residency required; optional summer sessions on lakeside campus to accelerate degree.

Entry Requirements

This is a degree completion program. Students coming into the program must have already completed an associate degree in Health Information Technology. In addition to the major courses and required general education courses, students must complete 23 credits of general education electives. The major consists of a total of 128 semester-hour credits.

Students must be a graduate of an accredited public or private high school with an average grade of "C" or better. GED students must have a standard 2.0 or better or show college credit with a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or better for admission to an undergraduate degree program. Students who do not meet the cumulative grade point standard may be conditionally accepted and required to take specific introductory course work and complete it with a grade of 2.0 or better, prior to consideration of formal acceptance.

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Health Information Management (HIM) students can begin their career by earning a certificate in coding. Along with an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential, the medical coding certificate prepares you for jobs in all types of medical facilities, inpatient and outpatient, and other industry-related positions such as insurance companies and government agencies.

Health information technology (HIT) professionals with an associate degree pursue registration through the AHIMA as registered health information technicians (RHIT). RHITs are responsible for the quality of patient health information in acute care hospitals, physician offices, and other outpatient facilities.

Students in this program study diagnosis and procedure coding, health information management, healthcare reimbursement, legal aspects of health information and health information technology.

The Health Information Management (HIM) program includes courses in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology with pharmacology, medical terminology, ICD-9-CM and ICD-9-CM coding, ICD-10-PCS coding, CPT and HCPCS coding, as well as reimbursement methodologies. Legal aspects of HIM are covered, as well as information technology and health information management.

Sullivan University’s HIM program promotes student success by focusing on engagement between faculty and student, teaching with primary resources, and encouraging students to use critical thinking to solve problems.

Entry Requirements

Students wishing to enter the baccalaureate division must have an associate degree from Sullivan or another accredited institution or have already earned approximately 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.

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Books and supplies: $7,200

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Gain hands-on experience with SNHU's health informatics degree with the Professional Practice concentration. This concentration is ideal for someone just beginning their studies in health information and for professionals wanting a structured field experience as part of their degree program.

Through specialized studies and an internship, you'll learn the technology, terminology and professional skills required for a career in health information management. You will be trained in a professional healthcare setting, giving you a competitive edge against other candidates in the field. Individuals who are not able to participate in an internship should select the BS Health Information Management program option without the professional practice internship.

At Southern New Hampshire University, the healthcare informatics degree program is unique, as it combines the study of information technology, healthcare management and health informatics. The Professional Practice concentration will prepare you to work in a variety of positions, including:

Health information analysts
Health information managers
Information management redesign specialists
Implementation support specialists
Public health information analysts

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

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