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Bachelor of Health Information Management and Technology

The Bachelor of Health Information Management and Technology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of health information management and technology. This program is concerned with planning, collecting, storing, retrieving, and disseminating healthcare data that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers rely on to deliver quality healthcare.

Overview

Along with the advances and innovations taking place around the world in all disciplines, especially in the field of information technology, highly qualified personnel in the field of Health Information Management (HIM) are continuously in demand. The College of Public Health at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University offers this undergraduate program to meet the growing need for professionals in this field.

College and Campus

• College: College of Public Health
• Campus: Dammam
• Track: College of Public Health Track
• Level: Undergraduate
• Degree: BSc
• Gender: Female
• Years of study: 5 (including foundational year and internship)
• Credit hours: 126
• Additional requirements: Internship, Written Dissertation

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as health informatics or quality assurance specialists. They will have the opportunity to work in private or public hospitals, universities, public health organizations, or health insurance companies.

Admission

A student applying to the program is required to:

• Meet all the admission requirements for Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
• Successfully pass the College of Public Health foundational year
• Demonstrate an acceptable background in English language skills, mathematics, and data science
• Maintain a GPA of no less than 3.5 out of 5

Year Description

First Year

The student must successfully complete the foundational year in the College of Public Health track.

Second Year

Students are introduced to the principles of health information management and technology through a series of courses designed to give them a solid foundation in this field.

Third Year

During the third year, students will study diagnostic and procedural coding, such as ICD-10-CM, current strategies of systems design, as well as different approaches to quality improvement (QI) in healthcare organizations. Students will also have the opportunity to master and practice their technical skills through practical professional experiences at a variety of recognized hospitals.

Fourth Year

The main focus of the fourth year is to provide students with the skills and problem-solving techniques necessary in their professional careers. They will be required to conduct a graduation project that demonstrates a strong understanding of scientific research.

Fifth Year (Internship Year)

Following the completion of the program of study, students are required to spend 12 months training in KFHU or another recognized hospital. The internship program provides students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge along with the professional attributes acquired throughout their college careers. This internship year bridges the academic world with the professional world.

Study Plan

The study plan is structured over five years, including a foundational year and an internship year. Each year is divided into semesters, with a variety of courses designed to progressively build the student's knowledge and skills in health information management and technology.

First Year

• Semester one:
  • ARAB-182: Arabic Language Skills
  • ENGL-101: General English Language 1
  • BIOL-104: Biology 1
  • CHEM-105: Chemistry 1
  • LRSK-106: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • MATH-113: Mathematics
• Semester two:
  • ENGL-102: General English Language 2
  • ENGL-103: English for Academic and Specific Purpose
  • CHEM-107: Chemistry 2
  • MGMT-109: Leadership and Teamwork
  • BIOL-110: Biology 2
  • MGMT-111: Professional Development and Competencies
  • COMP-112: Introduction to Data Science

Second Year

• Semester one:
  • HIST 281: History and Civilization of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • PUBH 231: Introduction to Public Health
  • ANAT 232: Anatomy
  • HIMT 205: Introduction to Health Information Management
  • HIMT 206: Electronic Health Record
  • EPID 207: Epidemiology
• Semester two:
  • ISLM 181: Creed and Family in Islam
  • HIMT 210: Health Data Content and Structure
  • HIMT 211: Healthcare Database Administration
  • HIMT 212: System Analysis and Design 1
  • PATH 213: Fundamentals of Human Diseases 1
  • HIMT 214: Principles of Healthcare Management
  • STAT 233: Biostatistics

Third Year

• Semester one:
  • BUS381: Entrepreneurship
  • HIMT 302: System Analysis and Design 2
  • PATH 303: Fundamentals of Human Diseases 2
  • HIMT 304: Health Data Classification and Coding System 1
  • HIMT 305: Quality Improvement in Healthcare
  • HIMT 306: Healthcare Delivery Systems
  • HIMT 307: Patient Safety and Risk Management
• Semester two:
  • ETHIC 308: Professional Code of Ethics
  • HIMT 309: Health Data Classification and Coding System 2
  • HIMT 310: Health Information Management in Acute Care
  • FIN 311: Reimbursement Methodologies
  • STAT 313: Applied Biostatistics
  • HIMT 333: Professional Practice Experience 1

Fourth Year

• Semester one:
  • HIMT 402: Graduation Project 1
  • HIMT 403: Health Information Management in non-acute care
  • HIMT 404: Legal Aspects of Health Information
  • HIMT 405: Health Informatics
  • RESM 431: Research Methodology
  • HIMT 444: Professional Practice Experience 2
• Semester two:
  • ISLM 282: Islamic Ethics and Values
  • HIMT 407: Graduation Project 2
  • HIMT 408: Seminars in Health Information Management and Technology
  • HIMT 409: Data Analytics
  • ECON 411: Health Economics
  • ISLM 282: Islamic Ethics and Values

This comprehensive program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and professional attributes necessary to succeed in the field of health information management and technology, contributing to the advancement of healthcare services in various settings.