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Lead and Succeed in the New Age of Health Information Management and Technology

New technologies and regulations are profoundly changing the roles and education requirements of health information professionals. The UW Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) provides the HIM and health IT skills you need to qualify for jobs in today’s data-driven healthcare environments. It is a bachelor’s degree completion program, designed specifically for people who already have 45-60+ college credits and want to complete their degree.

The UW Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management and Technology is an option for prospective students who currently hold a bachelor’s degree, in any discipline, and are seeking entry to the field or want to advance their current careers in health information management. The certificate is 24 credits.

Both the HIMT bachelor’s degree and certificate are CAHIIM-accredited, qualifying you to sit for industry credentialing exams such as the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) offered by the American Health Infortmation Management Association (AHIMA).

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HIT and HIM in One Online Degree

With the digitization of health data, HIMT is essential to improving healthcare delivery and patient care. It is now one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S., in both employment and wage growth. The Universities of Wisconsin HIMT program, with a dual-track curriculum in both health information management (HIM) and health information technology (HIT), is the just-right option for anyone interested in making an impact in today’s healthcare environments.

Study online, anytime, while staying connected.

Access course content from any device

Zero on-campus meetings or requirements

No need to be online at a specific time for classes

Interact with faculty and fellow students via online discussion boards

Discover Dynamic Career Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for medical records and health information specialists are expected to increase nine percent between 2020 and 2030, while medical and health services manager jobs are expected to increase 32 percent. Combined, the BLS predicts nearly 75,000 job openings in related occupations each year over the decade.

Graduates of the UW Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology have gone on to hold positions such as:

Health information management analyst
Health information management supervisor
Coding specialist
Data management and analytic specialist
Informaticist
Data analyst

I am incredibly happy to be where I am today. My role at UW Health is the best combination of all of my educational studies, and the UW HIMT degree really helped get me here.

—Theresa, UW HIMT graduate

My University of Wisconsin HIMT degree prepared me for working in many different areas of the HIMT field. That’s why this degree is so sought-after by employers. And because my degree is so comprehensive, I was able to apply and be considered for a wide range of jobs…I feel very lucky to have so many career opportunities.

—Katie, UW HIMT graduate

A clinician can bring in his or her medical background. But, I believe I can bring in that extra health information approach to the top to be able to make changes in the healthcare system that makes our world better.

—Justin, UW HIMT graduate

Even though HIMT courses are online, I never felt “out of touch” with the professors. Several times during the week, [the professor] and I met via video conferencing. His explanations helped me gain a better understanding of the course material.

—Glenora, UW HIMT graduate

I hosted UW HIMT students for their capstone experiences and was always really impressed. I not only noticed that these students were very eager to learn, but also that they came well-prepared with relevant skills for my workplace.

—Betty Rockendorf, UW HIMT instructor and program director

This degree prepares you for a variety of health information roles. From health information management to the IT department to billing…every department is influenced by healthcare records today.

—Krista, UW HIMT graduate

A COLLABORATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF WISCONSIN

Universities of Wisconsin is one of the largest and most widely respected public higher education systems in the country. By partnering with all UW campuses to offer online degrees and certificates, students receive a quality University of Wisconsin education—no matter where they live and work.

UW Health Information Management and Technology is a partnership of:

Universities of Wisconsin institutions offering the online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management & Technology and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management & Technology are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The programs have been approved by the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents.