University of Detroit Mercy

Program Information

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science (BS) Health Information Management (HIM)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Health Information Management (HIM) Bachelors degree was designed to prepare students to become leaders in the fast growing field of Health Information Management and Health Informatics. This program will appeal to the student with a desire to work in the healthcare industry and an interest in computers.

•We are a values based organization;values and ethics are very important for the future caretakers of the Electronic Health Record.
•Few schools in Michigan offer this program, and UDM is conveniently located in SE Michigan.
•You get started right away, HIM Core classes start in Freshman year, fall term.
•The program includes an internship where you will work directly with professionals in the field; employers typically hire their interns.
•You will have hands on experience with the Electronic Health Record used in many local healthcare organizations.

JOB MARKET
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for health information professionals will increase by 20 percent through 2018. The growth in demand for healthcare informatics professionals has been fueled by the increased demand on healthcare in general by the aging population and incentives from the government. These circumstances provide for unprecedented investment and expansion of health information technology in the United States. The use of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) is expanding across the country. Most health care providers in Southeast Michigan already use or are in the process of implementing EHRs.

Accreditation:

The program was developed within the guidelines of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the accreditor of HIM programs, to ensure a high degree of quality. Each student will get specific experience with the electronic health record and participate in an internship at a hospital, health system, or healthcare provider.

Eligibility Requirements:

Admission requirements for the program are

(1) a minimum 2.5 GPA
(2) SAT or ACT score submitted
(3) Accepted applicants may be required to take UDM placement tests in English composition and mathematics

# of Credits Required:

126

International Student Requirements:

All course work completed outside the U.S. and Canada must be formally evaluated by either the World Education Services or the Educational Credential Evaluators. A course-by-course/detailed evaluation report is required by the University of Detroit Mercy. Official evaluation results are to be mailed from the agency to the following address: University of Detroit Mercy, Admissions Office, 4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI 48221-3038

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

http://www.udmercy.edu/apply/financial_aid/cost/in USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999