卫生信息管理理学学士学位
的 卫生信息管理理学学士学位 坦普尔大学公共卫生学院是一个严谨的, 国家认可的, 跨学科学位课程. 学生在医疗保健政策方面发展专业知识, 医疗保健系统基础设施和信息技术. 你会学会的
- 遵守法律要求和医疗保健政策;
- 设计、构建和查询数据库;
- generate data analytics; and
- 浏览医疗保健支付和融资系统.
Students who complete the degree are eligible to earn the 国家认可的 certification as a Registered Health 信息rmation Administrator (RHIA) from the American Health 信息rmation Management Association.
Health 信息rmation Management professionals design and manage health information systems while paying special attention to the quality and privacy of health information. 他们在各种各样的环境中工作, 比如医院, 保险和制药公司, 管理和门诊护理, 科技公司和公共卫生组织.
研究生s have the transferable skills to work as business and data analysts, 程序员, 数据库管理员和研究人员. 他们的技能需求量很大, and job salaries are competitive for graduates who pass the RHIA certification examination.
的 admissions process for the 卫生信息管理专业 will vary depending on if you are a current Temple student or if you are applying as a transfer student. Please be sure to carefully review the admissions information for this degree program.
是什么让我们的健康信息管理学士学位与众不同?
- 在医疗保健系统中发挥重要作用: 专业s in the field play an essential role in advancing patient health. Health information systems are central to diagnosing and treating patients, 优化医疗服务, 改善人群的健康状况.
- 支持性的学术环境通过小班授课, this academic degree program fosters a tight-knit community of students who support each other inside and outside the classroom through social and service projects, 尤其是通过该项目活跃的学生协会.
- 教师专业知识和指导: Health information management faculty have extensive experience in the field, giving you a real-time connection to industry trends and developments. 的y have strong connections across the Philadelphia region—helping you develop your professional network and secure internships and employment.
程序格式和许可选项
的 BS in Health 信息rmation Management is a two-year program that students complete during their junior and senior years of undergraduate study. Students apply for the BS in Health 信息rmation Management in sophomore year. 为了申请, you will need to have completed specific courses that prepare you to be successful in this rigorous program. 一旦承认, students complete 61 credits of professional Health 信息rmation Management (HIM) courses, 包括一次实习.
Freshman students are strongly encouraged to enter the Pre-HIM program in order to prepare to apply and to maximize their chances of admission. 的 Pre-HIM program includes focused academic advising and specific courses that teach students fundamentals of information technology, medical terminology and other foundational knowledge in preparation for the BS in Health 信息rmation Management curriculum.
的 curriculum for this degree prepares you to take the RHIA certification exam, which will dramatically increase your prospects for employment after graduation.
