Bachelor of Health Information Management

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Health Information Management program prepares students for a career in healthcare data management, equipping them with technology skills, analytical thinking, and leadership qualities. The program includes a Work Experiential Learning experience and offers career paths such as Health Information Manager, Data Analyst, and Privacy Officer in both public and private healthcare sectors. It aims to meet the growing market demand for professionals skilled in health information management within the UAE.

Program Outline

• Objectives: The program aims to:
• Prepare students for a career in health information management by fostering creative problem-solving skills using innovative technology in managing patient health data.
• Equip students with technology awareness, an innovative mindset, and a commitment to lifelong learning, meeting international standards and the future demands of the UAE healthcare industry and societal needs.
• Develop students' critical thinking skills, strong communication abilities, and excellent leadership qualities.
• Prepare students to be professionals who adhere to legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements regarding patient data and other physical or electronic medical records.
• Description: The program's first three years focus on developing extensive knowledge and skills in healthcare information coding, introductory management, and health informatics.
The final year delves into health informatics, research, quality, advanced data management, leadership, and health data analysis. The program emphasizes the development of analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, professional ethics, social responsibility, professional citizenship, adaptability to change, responsiveness to challenges in health information management, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
• Work Experience: Students are eligible for a one-year Work Experiential Learning experience during their studies.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Information Management program are prepared for a variety of careers in the healthcare industry, including:
• Health Informatics Specialist
• Data Analyst
• Medical Records Specialist
• Coding Specialist
• Privacy Officer
• Healthcare Consultant
• Opportunities: The program prepares students for a wide range of opportunities in both the public and private sectors, including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, and research institutions.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program are expected to be highly skilled and knowledgeable in health information management, equipped to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of healthcare organizations.

Other:

• Program Context: The Health Sciences field is a strategic and rapidly growing area in the UAE.
The Higher Colleges of Technology's Health Sciences Division offers a variety of programs designed to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals.
• Faculty Mission: The Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to developing robust, pedagogically sound, nationally and internationally accredited curricula through collaboration with industry and community partners, particularly in the medical and health sector.
The faculty aims to deliver learning and teaching programs that are technically and clinically evidence-based, research-informed, and highly innovative, continuously improving each program to meet the evolving needs of the health and medical industry and community.
• Industry Demand: There is a high and increasing market demand for healthcare jobs across the sector, particularly for professionals skilled in health, allied health professions, and related disciplines within the scope of "One Health."
• Faculty Vibrancy: The Faculty of Health Sciences is a vibrant and growing division offering applied bachelor degrees, diplomas, and professional certification qualifications, including micro-credentials, designed to address the needs of the UAE public and private industries and communities.
• Work Integrated Learning: Student learning takes place in classrooms, laboratories, clinics, hospitals, government departments, human services organizations, educational and research institutions, and a wide range of private and semi-private health-related organizations.
This work-integrated learning experience provides the knowledge, skills, competencies, attitudes, and behaviors expected of a modern health sciences professional.