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Health Information Management

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 51.0706

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The degree program in health information management prepares the student for a professional career as an active member of the modern health- care team. In this age of increased computerization and data analysis, the health information management field is an exciting new area with virtually unlimited possibilities. The health information management administrator is an expert in the world of health record systems.

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Jan 1985

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Russellville, Arkansas

    Administration Bldg 200, 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, Arkansas, 72801-2222

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 29-9021.00

Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWritingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessManagement of Personnel ResourcesTime Management

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryBiologyPsychologyAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and Training

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionNear Vision

Tasks

  • Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
  • Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
  • Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th
  • Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, ma
  • Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as perso
  • Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, includin

Technology

Categorization or classification softwareMedical softwareBilling and invoicing softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareOffice suite softwareCompliance softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareDocument management software

Tools

10-key calculatorsBarcode attachment equipmentBarcode scannersCredit card processing machinesDesktop computersDictaphonesEncodersFlat-top scannersLabel printersLaser facsimile machinesLaser printersLight pensMicrofiche viewing machinesMicrofilm viewing machinesMulti-line telephone systemsLaptop computersPersonal computersScanners

Work Values

Working ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceSupportAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars29-9021.00
  • Medical Records Specialists29-2072.00
  • Medical and Health Services Managers11-9111.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex patient health records — analyze and reconcile across multiple data sources autonomously, resolving non-routine discrepancies in a large hospital or integrated health system.
  • Advanced medical coding — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to accurately code complex, multi-diagnosis cases using current classification systems in a specialized clinical environment.
  • Health information system audits — conduct comprehensive reviews of record accuracy, coding consistency, and regulatory compliance without oversight in a health information management department.
  • Patient data integrity — lead investigation and remediation of data quality issues, applying problem sensitivity and judgment across the full scope of health information operations.
  • Clinical staff consultation — advise physicians and other practitioners on documentation requirements and best practices to support accurate coding and reimbursement in a multi-specialty setting.
  • Information retrieval strategies — design and execute sophisticated database queries to extract actionable clinical and operational insights in a health information or analytics environment.
  • Regulatory compliance reporting — prepare detailed written submissions to accreditation and government bodies, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of health information standards.
  • Medical software integration — evaluate and troubleshoot interoperability issues between EHR, billing, and classification systems to maintain seamless workflows in a complex healthcare organization.
  • Privacy risk assessments — independently assess transaction security vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies to protect patient health information in a clinical setting.
  • Health information education — mentor junior technicians on coding, documentation, and compliance practices, applying instructional skills in a departmental training context.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
82%
Placement Rate
60%