UC Clermont

Health Information Management :

BHIM

Why study Health Information Management : ?

The online Bachelor’s in Health Information Management is ideal for working professionals and RHITs® who want to take the next step in their career and earn their RHIA® credential.  The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA®) defines Health Information Management as “the practice of gathering, analyzing and securing all forms of important medical information to help provide quality patient care.”  Our advanced curriculum and professional practicum provide students with a well-rounded, relevant education with valuable real-world experience.

AHIMA® is highly respected in the healthcare industry and known for its rigorous training. AHIMA credential holders are viewed as leading experts in the field of health information and are highly sought after in today’s job market. Earning your Bachelor’s in HIM and the RHIA credential will vastly improve your earning potential, employment opportunities and job mobility.

Special Opportunity

The Health Information Management (HIM) + Master of Health Informatics (MHI) Accelerated Pathway at UC Clermont College offers a unique opportunity for eligible students currently enrolled in the Health Information Management bachelor’s degree program to fast-track their education and career. With a minimum GPA of 3.0, students can simultaneously work towards completing their bachelor’s degree while fulfilling coursework required for a master’s degree in Health Informatics. This streamlined approach not only saves time but also positions graduates for advanced roles in the rapidly growing health informatics field. For more information on this transformative pathway, students are encouraged to reach out to their academic advisor or check out this website.

Federal regulations require the University of Cincinnati to publicly disclose whether completion of certain programs that lead or may lead to professional licensure or certification would meet a given state’s educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification required for employment in an occupation (regardless of whether the program is on-ground, online, or hybrid).   To learn whether a University program meets a given state’s educational requirements, please visit the University of Cincinnati State Authorization webpage.

Admission Requirements

  1. Students must have one of the following:
    1. An Associate's degree from a CAHIIM accredited program, OR
    2. An Associate's degree from a Regionally or Nationally accredited institution
  2. Students admitted from a non-CAHIIM accredited program will be required to take Body of Knowledge courses prior to any Health Information Management courses which include:
    • ALH 1015
    • BIOL 1015
    • HCMT 1001
    • HCMT 2000
    • HCMT 2015
    • STAT 1031

Careers in health information management are growing rapidly. This unprecedented growth can largely be attributed to the aging population and the steady increase in demand for medical and healthcare services. In addition, demand is expected to rise even further as the industry continues to transition to electronic records management and shifts to a more data-centric approach. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects more than 22% growth in this job market by 2022.

There is a growing need for RHIA-certified employees in the healthcare industry, from hospitals and long-term care facilities to private physician practices. RHIA-certified professionals are also employed in a variety of non-patient settings including government agencies, insurance companies, pharmaceutical developers and software firms.

 

Academic advising is an essential part of your educational experience. 

We are committed to providing advice and assistance throughout your academic journey. You and your advisor work together to create an academic plan based on your goals.

Questions? Email us at clermont.advising@uc.edu or call 513-558-8317 to schedule an appointment.

UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through Learning Commons. The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best-practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming. Free services available to UC Clermont students include academic coaching, group review session, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science and more. Services are available on-campus or virtually. Visit the Learning Commons webpage for more information or schedule an appointment online.


Academic Coaching – Academic coaches help students get organized and learn to be efficient and effective with their study time during one-on-one sessions. Academic Coaches work with students on new strategies or exercises to try before the next meeting and later meetings allow tailoring new approaches to develop the best study and test taking habits for unique goals and strengths. Schedule one-hour sessions as often as once per week.

Academic Writing Center (AWC) – The Academic Writing Center (AWC) offers tutoring for all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming to incorporating research. The AWC is not course-specific and can help with discipline-specific documents, as well as non-course-based writing. Schedule a one-on-one appointment with a trained writing tutor or submit a paper online for feedback within 48 hours.

Group Review Sessions (GRS) – Group Review Sessions (GRS) are small study groups, led by a peer leader, that meet to review content that is covered in course-supported lectures each week. Find the list of supported courses on the Learning Commons website.

Math & Science Support Center (MASS) – The MASS Center offers virtual study tables for many undergraduate mathematics and science courses. Study tables provide a collaborative learning space so that students can learn from their peers who have excelled (the table leader) as well as their fellow class members attending the study table. No appointment is necessary for these scheduled group study sessions. You can view the up-to-date study table schedule on the Learning Commons website.

Peer Tutoring – Peer tutoring sessions are one-on-one with a subject-specific tutor to answer questions and help you master content in more than 200 undergraduate courses, including subjects such as math, science, languages and business. Schedule appointments up to 7 days in advance for one-hour, 90-minute or two-hour session. If you notice your desired course is not offered, please let us know.

Preparatory Composition – Students enrolled in UC Clermont Preparatory English (ENGL0099) courses have dedicated support from professional tutors. Information about these services and how to connect with the tutor is included in the course syllabus.

Success Skills Workshops – Success Skills Workshops are free one-hour sessions that focus on skills students need to be successful in college (study skills, note-taking, motivation, etc.). While there is no shortcut to success, the goal of the workshops is to empower students to identify and apply academic habits and soft skills through a deeper understanding and purpose of them. When students RSVP for a workshop, they will be able to register for the upcoming workshops one at a time and up to nine days prior to the workshop date.

Canvas Navigator Workshop – Designed to help students who are new to college and need help navigating their coursework online. The workshop shows students how to access their course materials, publisher homework, quizzes, textbooks, academic services like tutoring, and more. Students who attend this workshop can expect to gain clarity on what they need to do on a weekly basis to stay on track with their course work throughout the semester, which helps students stay motivated leading to greater confidence and success in their courses.

Math Placement Test Workshop – Offered to prospective and current UC students who want to brush up on their math skills before taking the Math Placement Test. The free synchronous online workshop is led by a UC Clermont professional tutor. The three-week workshop series is offered monthly except in January. It is recommended that students sign up for all three weeks to get the maximum benefit from these workshops.

Math for Science Students Workshop – Designed for students enrolled in entry-level biology and chemistry courses, these workshops cover foundational math concepts that students need to success in their science courses. The synchronous online workshops are led by a UC Clermont tutor. The workshop repeats each week starting the week before classes begin and continuing through week 3 of the semester.

In order to graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:

  • Complete all required course work and program requirements.
  • Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
  • Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
  • Meet the college's residency requirement of 30 semester credit hours.
  • File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.

Transfer Articulation Agreements and Pathways

UC has developed clear pathways (articulation agreements) between select associate degrees at partner institutions and compatible bachelor’s degrees at UC. Each pathway includes a Transfer Degree Map that offers a semester-by-semester course comparison to assist with your transfer planning. 

Articulation Agreements are formal agreements (or some would call a partnership) between two or more Colleges and Universities documenting the transfer policies for a specific academic program or degree in general.

Below is a list of colleges and universities that UC Online has partnered with, to increase the ease for students looking to transfer into the BS Health Information Management program:

  • Alfred State College (SUNY)
  • Central Oregon Community College
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
  • Columbus State Community College
  • Eastern Iowa Community College
  • Neosho County Community College
  • Northern Virginia Community College
  • Owens Community College
  • Pierpont Community and Technical College
  • Santa Barbara City College
  • Sinclair Community College
  • St. Charles Community College
  • Terra State Community College
  • Waukesha County Technical College

 

Other UC students may transfer into UC Clermont College by completing the application for change in college and program form. You are urged to see your advisor before transferring into a different major to minimize any impact on your degree progress and to verify that you have met all pre-requisites.

You must demonstrate English proficiency. You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission. Please call the International Admissions Office (513) 556-2069 for details or email with questions.

Learn more about becoming an international student at UC Clermont.

Application Deadlines

For specific deadline information, visit the Admissions webpage.

The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Contact Information

Enrollment Services
University of Cincinnati Online
57 West Daniels Street
Cincinnati, OH 45221
(833) 556-8611
onlinerecruitment@uc.edu

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Program Code: 34BAC-HIM-BHIM-.HIM-DL