Program Overview

Introduction to Manipal College of Health Professions

Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP) offers a wide range of programs in the field of health professions. The college is committed to providing high-quality education and training to its students, enabling them to become competent healthcare professionals.

Programs Offered

MCHP offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and certificate programs in allied health sciences, including:

• B.Sc. (Physician Assistant)
• B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology
• Bachelor in Prosthetics and Orthotics
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• Bachelor of Optometry
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology)
• BSc Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre
• BSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics
• BSc CVT (Cardiovascular Technology)
• BSc Emergency Medicine Technology
• BSc Exercise and Sports Science
• BSc Health Information Management
• BSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• BSc MIT (Medical Imaging Technology)
• BSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• BSc Perfusion Technology
• BSc Psychology
• BSc Radiotherapy Technology
• BSc Respiratory Therapy
• BSc RRT & DT (Respiratory Therapy and Dialysis Technology)
• BSc RTT (Radiotherapy Technology)
• M.Sc. (Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology)
• M.Sc. (Emergency Medical Technology)
• M.Sc. Clinical Psychology
• Master of Occupational Therapy
• Master of Physiotherapy
• MSc Audiology
• MSc CCIT (Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Technology)
• MSc Clinical Psychology
• MSc Echocardiography
• MSc Exercise and Sports Science
• MSc Health Informatics
• MSc Health Information Management
• MSc Medical Imaging Technology
• MSc Medical Laboratory Technology
• MSc Medical Radiation Physics
• MSc Nuclear Medicine Technology
• MSc Perfusion Technology
• MSc Respiratory Therapy
• MSc RRT & DT
• MSc SLP (Speech-Language Pathology)
• M.Optom (Master of Optometry)

Program Details

B.Sc. Health Information Management

The B.Sc. Health Information Management program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to manage health information systems. The program covers topics such as:

• Paramedical subjects
• English and communication skills
• Fundamental and advanced computer skills
• Health information management
• Professionalism and values
• Principles of management
• Quality assurance in hospital and health statistics
• IT for health information management
• Hospital organization and administration
• Principles and practice of medical transcription
• Information governance
• Public health information management
• Application of HIM in non-traditional settings
• HR management
• Full-term one-year internship and externship

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Conceptualize and promote the need for and uses of quality data and information requirements across patient care providers
• Organize, analyze, and manage healthcare data to improve healthcare outcomes, implement standards, and control costs
• Manage the content, integrity, accessibility, use, and protection of information resources
• Adapt to multiple roles and work settings with the use of new skills
• Handle healthcare data in compliance with national and regional standards
• Accurately implement and manage applications and processes for clinical classification and coding
• Analyze and respond to the information needs of internal and external agencies throughout the healthcare continuum
• Implement documentation systems in various healthcare delivery models

Job Profiles

Graduates of the B.Sc. Health Information Management program can pursue careers as:

• Health information managers/medical record officers/administrators
• Quality managers
• Health insurance managers
• Faculty/educators
• Quality analysts in research centers
• Consultants
• Coding specialists for healthcare providers
• Coding specialists for health insurance firms
• Third-party administrators
• Medical transcriptionists/profers/editors/QAs

Facilities

MCHP provides state-of-the-art facilities, including:

• Healthcare facilities for hands-on training
• Innovative centers for multi-disciplinary research
• Laboratories for practical experience
• Sports and fitness facilities
• Libraries with publications on the latest developments in allied healthcare
• Student housing

Duration and Outcome

The B.Sc. Health Information Management program is a three-year program with a one-year internship. Upon completion, students will be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to manage health information systems and pursue careers in various healthcare settings.