Program Overview

Health Informatics and Management - Registered Health Information Technician-HIM

Overview

The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)-Health Informatics Management (HIM) sequence is designed for a special group of students—those who have a current RHIT certification and are graduates of an accredited college program in health information technology.

All Health Informatics Management courses will be delivered online via distance learning.

Point of Pride

Illinois State's RHIT to HIM program ranked in the Top 25 Best Online Bachelor Degree Programs in U.S. News and World Report in 2019.

Why study Health Informatics and Management - Registered Health Information Technician-HIM?

Health Informatics Management (HIM) professionals play a critical role in managing the collection, maintenance, and analysis of the medical data that healthcare professionals rely on to deliver, manage and finance quality patient care. Health Informatics Management is a profession that combines health data, information technology and management. HIM professionals play a critical role in collecting, maintaining, and analyzing the health data that healthcare professionals rely on to deliver, manage and finance quality healthcare.

In addition, they receive the training necessary to assume managerial positions related to these functions. RHIAs interact with all levels of an organization — clinical, administrative, financial — that employ patient data in decision making and everyday operations.

How to Apply

This program is not available for new freshmen. Learn more about the Health Informatics Management on-campus program that is available for new freshmen.

Global Access to Online Degree Programs

When applying, international students applying to a fully online program must agree to our international online and hybrid programs disclosure and disclaimer statements. Due to limited on-campus courses, immigration documentation cannot be issued for students seeking F-1 or J-1 status.

Contact Information

• Department of Health Sciences
• Felmley Hall 305
• College of Applied Science and Technology