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Health Information Management

Health Information Management is the practice of managing medical information vital to providing quality patient care, sound fiscal management of medical resources, and data governance supporting the confidentiality of patient records. Management of this data includes acquisition, analysis, and protection of digital and traditional types of information.

This Associate Degree program will be offered entirely online. Courses will run every eight weeks, with two sessions each semester. Full-time students will complete the program in two years. Successful graduates will be eligible to sit for the RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) credential offered by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association).

Estimated Potential Earnings

Estimated Tuition Cost

TBD

Median Wage

$53,690

Based on Lightcast Occupational Employment Statistics

Academic Plan

Once you are enrolled in a program, you will work with an academic advisor on a recommended course sequence to keep you on track. Current students can check progress with an academic advisor and through DegreeWorks located on the Degree Audit card in MyBTC. View course information from previous catalogs

Flexible Learning Options

Life is busy with classes, studying, work and family responsibilities. You need meaningful classes that fit your schedule, even in the evenings or on weekends. Blackhawk offers flexible learning options for busy students through MyEdChoice, which allows you to choose how you attend each class.

Several courses are offered in one or more of the following formats:

MyEdChoice
Face-to-Face
Hybrid
FlexLab

Get Credit For Your Experience!

Have you acquired relevant education or work experience? You might qualify for credits based on your prior learning.

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Get in touch with our Admissions department for information on program details, curriculum, credit transfer options, and financial aid opportunities.

Additional Program Information

Upon completion of this program, you will be able to:

  • Apply patient health information and technology to diagnosis and procedure code assignment
  • Ensure the integrity of the legal health record, information privacy, and documentation validity
  • Manage revenue cycle processes with valid patient information
  • Engage the healthcare arena with integrity, cultural humility, and ethical behaviors
  • Embrace technology and electronic systems for data capture, analysis, interpretation, and application
  • Manage and lead to attain competent staffing, quality data, and revenue cycle strength
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Highlights

Associate Degree

63 Credits

Beloit-Janesville Campus

6004 S. County Road G, Janesville, WI 53546

Potential Careers

Data Analyst

Medical Coding Specialist

Medical Coding Supervisor

Coder/Abstractor

Professional Medical Biller

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a step-by-step plan designed to lead you to career success and advancement.

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Embedded Technical Diploma

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