Associate of Science Degree in Health Information Management
Students in Sullivan's online Associate Degree in Health Information Management (HIM) program can begin their career by earning a Certificate in coding. Along with an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential, the medical coding certificate prepares you for jobs in all types of medical facilities--inpatient and outpatient--and other industry-related positions such as insurance companies and government agencies.
Health Information Technology (HIT) professionals with an Associate Degree pursue registration through the AHIMA as registered health information technicians (RHIT). RHITs are responsible for the quality of health information in acute care hospitals, physician offices, and other outpatient facilities.
Students in this program study diagnosis and procedure coding, health information management, healthcare reimbursement, legal aspects of health information, and health information technology.
Program Information
Program Highlights and Locations
Sullivan University's HIM program promotes student success by focusing on:
- engagement between faculty and student
- teaching with primary resources
- encouraging students to use critical thinking to solve problems.
Objectives
The Health Information Management (HIM) program includes courses in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology with pharmacology, medical terminology, ICD-10-CM coding, ICD-10-PCS coding, CPT and HCPCS coding, as well as reimbursement methodologies. Legal aspects of HIM are covered, as well as information technology and health information management.
Find out more information about program successes in graduation rates, placement rates, and occupations for this program.
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Outcomes
Employment Rate - 83% (August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021)
Sullivan University General Disclaimer – Employment Rate
The Sullivan University Career Services department tracks and documents employment activity of graduates, in addition to other provided services. Since no methodology has been provided by the Department of Education (DOE), The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (KCPE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Sullivan University utilizes a methodology for calculating employment rates that has been provided by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), as well as other programmatic accrediting bodies. Sullivan University calculates employment rates as follows:
- (# of Graduates Coded as Employed)
- [(Total # of Graduates) - (Waivers*)]
* Waivers are: pregnancy, death or other health-related issues, continuing education, military service, visa restrictions, enrollment in English as a Second Language (ESL) program, and incarceration.
On-time Completion/Graduation Rate - 83% (August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021)
This rate does not include those who complete the program beyond the minimum stated length.
Sullivan University calculates on-time completion/graduation rate as follows:
- # in entry cohort/# of on-time completers.
RHIT Exam Pass Rate - 100% (August 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021)
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Accreditation
Sullivan University's Associate Degree in Health Information Management program prepares students for jobs in all types of medical facilities, inpatient and outpatient, and other industry-related positions such as insurance companies and government agencies.
The Health Information Management accreditor of Sullivan University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for an Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2027. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Courses
Total Credit Hours: 92
Length: 24 Months
Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
Course
Title
Credit Hours
CSC 118
4.00
BIO 103
4.00
MSS104
4.00
ENG 101
4.00
HIM 110
4.00
MTH 101
4.00
HIM132
4.00
MTH 201
4.00
ENG 102
4.00
MTH 202
4.00
HIM143
4.00
HIM 151
4.00
HIM 121
4.00
HIM 271
4.00
HIM 170
4.00
HIM 161
4.00
HIM 250
4.00
HIM285
4.00
4.00
HIM 261
4.00
BUS 224
4.00
HIM 290
4.00
HIM 295
4.00
Total Credit Hours: 92
Length: 24 Months
Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
