Curriculum
The Health Information Management programs offered by UIC are designed to impart the knowledge and critical skills important for helping organizations develop and implement effective health information management strategies, advance the quality of patient care and safeguard the integrity of electronic health records. Many areas of study are covered in this CAHIIM-accredited, 100% online program to help prepare students for the various roles defined by health information management.
Modeled after the successful on-campus program, our 100 percent online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program explores relevant topics, such as data coding and reimbursement systems, quality management and health information systems. The cutting-edge curriculum provides skilled instruction in the management and use of information and information systems for healthcare planning and provision, resource allocation and executive decision making.
Applicants must complete the Illinois Articulation Initiative General Education Core Curriculum (60 total hours of general education credits), plus one of the following prerequisite options below.
BSHIM Prerequisite Courses - Option 1
| IDS 200 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 4 Hours |
Introduction to concepts and application of information technology for solving business problems and supporting organizational functions. Includes hands-on instruction on use of computer-based productivity tools. | ||
| KN 253 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 Hours |
The structure and function of mammalian cells and tissues and human skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are discussed. Integrating the functions of the various systems is emphasized. Credit is not given for KN 253 if the student has credit for KN 251. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 or consent of the instructor. | ||
| KN 254 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 Hours |
The structure and function of the human endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, sensory and reproductive systems. Emphasis on integrating the functions of the various systems. Credit is not given for KN 254 if the student has credit for KN 252. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): KN 253; or KN 251. | ||
| PSCH 242 | Introduction to Research in Psychology | 3 Hours |
Techniques and problems associated with the study of behavior. Emphasis on measurement, descriptive statistics and the principles of experimental design. Exercises involving data collection. Participation in research. | ||
BSHIM Prerequisite Courses - Option 2
| IDS 200 | Introduction to Management Information Systems | 4 Hours |
Introduction to concepts and application of information technology for solving business problems and supporting organizational functions. Includes hands-on instruction on use of computer-based productivity tools. | ||
| KN 253 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 Hours |
The structure and function of mammalian cells and tissues and human skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are discussed. Integrating the functions of the various systems is emphasized. Credit is not given for KN 253 if the student has credit for KN 251. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): BIOS 100 or consent of the instructor. | ||
| KN 254 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 Hours |
The structure and function of the human endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, sensory and reproductive systems. Emphasis on integrating the functions of the various systems. Credit is not given for KN 254 if the student has credit for KN 252. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): KN 253; or KN 251. | ||
| STAT 101 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 Hours |
Applications of statistics in the real world, displaying and describing data, normal curve, regression, probability, statistical inference, confidence intervals and hypothesis tests. | ||
Required Courses (63 total hours)
| BHIS 405 | Medical Sciences and Human Pathophysiology | 3 Hours |
Introduction of fundamental concepts in pathophysiology. Specific disorders of major organ systems, including etiology, manifestations, diagnostic tests, treatment modalities, pharmacotherapy and complications. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. Students who require a medical terminology component register for 4 hours and participate in both laboratory and lecture-discussion; all others register for 3 hours and attend lecture-discussion only. | ||
| BHIS 406 | Medical Terminology for Health Information Management | 2 Hours |
An introduction to the medical terminology and pharmacology necessary to understanding the use of clinical vocabularies and classification systems in health information systems. Extensive computer use required. Meets eight weeks of the semester. | ||
| BHIS 410 | Health Data Structures and Management | 3 Hours |
Data structures in clinical information systems, including database design and management, networking and security. Emphasis on entrepreneurial skills required to solve organizational information management problems. | ||
| BHIS 460 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 1 Hour |
Introduction to information technology and systems in a healthcare setting. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in HIM 410 or equivalent experience. | ||
| BHIS 461 | Information Systems for Health Information Management | 2 Hours |
Advanced topics in information technology and systems in a healthcare setting; collection, analysis and management of healthcare data; special issues related to the role of health information administrators. Extensive computer use required. | ||
| BHIS 480 | Management and Business Practices | 3 Hours |
Principles of management with emphasis on business functions, procedures and organizational structure as applied to various healthcare settings, including private and institutional practice. | ||
| HIM 317 | Principles of Health Information Management | 4 Hours |
Introduction to the data elements that comprise the patient’s health record. Includes data collection, processing and records management. Lab practice. | ||
| HIM 319 | Alternative Health Records | 4 Hours |
Health information systems in alternative care settings, including records management, quality assessment, and special registries for diagnoses and other patient care classifications. Directed Practice. Meets eight weeks of the semester. | ||
| HIM 320 | Technical Affiliation | 2 Hours |
Orientation to health information management practice via assignments in affiliated institution’s medical records department. | ||
| HIM 329 | Legal Aspects of Health Information Management | 3 Hours |
Principles of law, confidentiality, and ethics, and their application in the healthcare field with particular reference to health records | ||
| HIM 337 | Analysis of Healthcare Data | 4 Hours |
Healthcare and research statistics, including data display. Collection, evaluation and interpretation of healthcare data will be covered. Includes a laboratory section. | ||
| HIM 343 | Quality Evaluation and Management | 3 Hours |
Examination of processes, internal and external to an organization, used to measure, evaluate and improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare. | ||
| HIM 361 | Human Resources Management | 4 Hours |
Fundamentals and tools of systems analysis. Students participate in a systems analysis project for directed practice experience. Focus is on healthcare computer applications and facilities design and layout. | ||
| HIM 367 | Systems Analysis | 3 Hours |
Fundamentals and tools of systems analysis. Students participate in a systems analysis project for directed practice experience. Focus is on healthcare computer applications and facilities design and layout. | ||
| HIM 374 | Health Information Research | 3 Hours |
Student research project applying research principles and methodology to clinical data. Use of statistical software in laboratory section. Presentation of findings in written articles and oral presentation. | ||
| HIM 377 | Current Issues in Health Information Management | 2 Hours |
Discussion of current issues relevant to the health information management profession. | ||
| HIM 384 | Clinical Practicum | 5 Hours |
Supervised management activities in an affiliated healthcare facility allowing the student to develop insight, understanding and skill in medical record/health information practices, procedures and administration. | ||
| HIM 410 | Introduction to the Healthcare System | 3 Hours |
Overview of the U.S. Health Services System, including its organization and management, economic support system, healthcare workforce and delivery system. Extensive computer use required. | ||
| HIM 432 | Coding and Classification Systems | 3 Hours |
Introduction to nomenclatures and classification systems with an emphasis on the ICD-9-CM coding system. Other selected systems also discussed. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 405 and HIM 451. | ||
| HIM 433 | Coding and Reimbursement Systems | 4 Hours |
ICD-9-CM coding for reimbursement, CPT-4/HCPCS coding, data quality management and management reporting. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 405 and HIM 432. | ||
| HIM 481 | Healthcare Financial Management | 2 Hours |
An introduction to the principles of healthcare finance, sources of healthcare revenue, expenses and budgeting. Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): BHIS 480 or HIM 453 or equivalent experience. | ||
Proficiency Credit
Graduates of an associate degree program in Health Information Technology accredited by the Commission of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), who also hold current Registered Health Information Technical Certification or who provide a transcript of equivalent coursework and demonstrate proficiency by exam, may receive up to 24 hours of proficiency credit.
Students with a current RHIT, CPC, CCA, CCS, CCS-P coding credential and demonstrate proficiency via an exam may receive proficiency credit for HIM 432 and HIM 433.