Health Information Management Certificate
College: College of Natural & Health Sciences
Upon successful completion of the Health Information Management Certificate, students will be eligible to sit for professional credentials offered thru The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Credentials earned thru AHIMA are the gold-standard for Health Information Management professionals.
Program-Specific Policies
Students in the certificate program are exempt from course prerequisites.
Requirements for the Health Information Management Certificate
Admission requirements for the Health Information Management Certificate in HIMT will include a Bachelor’s degree. Program prerequisites will include coursework in College Algebra, College level Statistics, Communications, Biology, Medical Terminology and Body Systems, and Survey of Disease Treatments.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIMT 301 | Digital Literacy in Healthcare | 3 |
| HIMT 340 | Ethical Issues, Security Management and Compliance | 3 |
| HIMT 380 | Healthcare Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement | 3 |
| HIMT 400 | Healthcare Information and Technology - Data | 3 |
| HIMT 415 | Human Resource Management in Healthcare | 3 |
| HIMT 420 | Healthcare Systems: Project Management | 3 |
| HIMT 430 | Quality Assessment and Improvement | 3 |
| HIMT 440 | Group Processes, Team Building and Leadership | 3 |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates
Course work in a certificate must be completed with a minimum 2.00 GPA. Departments or programs may require a higher GPA.
A minimum of 9 credits in a certificate program must be taken at UW-Parkside. Individual departments and programs may require more than 9 credits to be taken at UW-Parkside.