Health Information Management (HIM) professionals are experts in managing the collection,
storage, retrieval, analysis and interpretation of health care data and information.
To provide the highest quality health care delivery, health care information is used
not only for patient care, but also for medical legal issues, reimbursement, research,
planning and evaluation. A career in health information management combines the disciplines
of medicine, information technology, management and law within the healthcare industry.
HANDS-ON LEARNING opportunities
Students use a virtual lab application throughout the program in which they have the
opportunity to use actual electronic health records as well as medical encoders and
other applications.
The program partners with a number of healthcare organizations so that senior students
are able to visit these facilities and see firsthand how the HIM departments operate.
Upon completion of the main coursework, senior HIM students are able to engage in
an internship that many times works into a job upon graduation.
SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN
Information and data management and analysis in a healthcare setting
Coding and classification of records for reimbursement
Differentiated quality and uses of data within the healthcare field
Administration of health information electronic systems
Compliance with standards and regulations
Data preparation for accreditation and auditing
Analysis of clinical data for research and public policy
Students living in states bordering Arkansas receive in-state tuition.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualify. The Arkansas Tech University school
code to use on the FAFSA is 001089.
Opportunities for employment are found in a variety of settings, including hospitals,
clinics, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, health insurance organizations,
governmental agencies, educational institutions and research centers.
Alumni of our program work at:
Cerner Corporation
UAMS
Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
Administrative Consultant Service, LLC
EPIC
Mercy Health
Baptist Health
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Mayo Clinic
CARTI
Conway Regional Medical Center
View the links below to better understand the courses, the course timeline, and who
your faculty will be when you enroll as an ATU student.
