Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Degree Completion Online Degree Information

	Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Degree Completion
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Degree Title:	Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Degree Completion
College:	University of Cincinnati
Description:	Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) professionals can now advance to a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) without ever visiting a campus. Our curriculum was developed by industry expert and former AHIMA board member Gail I. Smith, who is also our HIM Program Director. Since our innovative and flexible online degree is accredited by CAHIIM* and is taught by a dedicated faculty that is respected in the field, you can get a premier education from the comfort of your home. You can finish your bachelor’s degree and take the RHIA certification exam in just over two years. Distance learning experts have transformed the traditional RHIA coursework to accommodate various learning methods. You are assigned to a small group of peers led by a professional facilitator, and you learn using a combination of lectures, readings, discussion sessions, and assignments, all with the support of dedicated peer and professional support systems.

Accreditation:	The BS HIM program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Associate’s degree in HIM or HIT. Official school transcripts are required and must carry a minimum 2.6 GPA. Applicants must also hold certification in RHIT or be RHIT eligible and taking the registry exam within six months.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Address:
Off-site Admissions Center, P.O. Box 691629
Orlando, FL 32869-9916
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
University of Cincinnati Online has a rolling schedule with classes starting 4 times a year in January, March, June and September.

Average Cost per Credit:
Varies per degree. Please contact school for degree specifcs.

Credit-earning Options:
Previous education could qualify for college credit.

Delivery Format: (?)
Students complete academic studies through distance learning with courses online.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Extensive

Technical Requirements:
MS Windows 98 or newer, 2 GB storage, Min 128MB RAM; 16x CDROM drive; speakers; monitor; MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint 97 or newer; Email account; MSIE 6 with Service Pack 1 or newer; or Netscape 7.x or newer; 56kbps modem or NIC & DSL or Cable modem.

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

On-Campus Requirement:
None.

Scholarships Offered:
University Enrollment Advisors can provide information that will help students research available scholarships.

Loans Offered:
A range of financial assistance programs from government and private institutions are available to help you afford your educational goals. The University of Cincinnati participates in Federal Title IV funding such as Stafford guaranteed student loans.

Registration Details:
An Enrollment Advisor will contact the student to answer questions and guide them through the application process.