Southcentral MS

CAREER TYPE

Health Informatics Administration

Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) is a challenging career option for people interested in medicine, technology, and management.  These are dynamic fields that blend healthcare information systems with business administration and management.  Implementation of electronic health records has increased the need for skilled health informatics and information management (HIIM) individuals and has broadened opportunities for HIIM practice.  Employment is found in a variety of organizations, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, health plans, insurance agencies, governmental agencies, educational institutions, vendor organizations and research centers. 

CAREER TYPE KEY FACTS:

Salary Range Potential: Average Annual Salary $61.246

Class Types:

  • Computers in Healthcare | Anatomy & Physiology | Health Statistics

TRAINING CENTER PROGRAMS

Health Informatics-Health Informatics Administration

The baccalaureate degree program in health informatics and information management is an entry-level program for students who want to pursue a career in health informatics and information management and to obtain the registered health information administrator (RHIA) credential from the American Health Information Management Association. Upon completion of the program, students receive a bachelor of science degree and are prepared to apply for and obtain their RHIA. The program is designed for part-time, nontraditional students. Online coursework is the method of content delivery.

Example of Class Types

Computers in Healthcare | Anatomy & Physiology | Health Statistics

  Day and Night Classes:

Online

Pre-requisites required:
High School Diploma or GED | Minimum 18 ACT Score

Length of Program
4 Year - Bachelors Degree

Summary of Program Requirements
High School Diploma or GED | Minimum 18 ACT Score

Skills Needed
Problem Solving | Mathematics | Analytical Thinking | Attention to Detail | Tech Savvy
University of MS - Medical Center
Jackson Campus

Contact
School of Health Related Professions
(601) 984-6262
nsrecruiter@umc.edu