Kaplan University offers bachelor's and associate of applied science degrees in health information management. Students must complete an associate of applied science degree in health information technology at Kaplan or another accredited program before enrolling in the bachelor's degree program. The associate's degree requires 90 credits, while the bachelor's degree requires 90 additional credits. Courses include physical science, social science, finance for health care, epidemiology and biostatistics, and advanced health informatics.
550 W. Van Buren St., Seventh Floor
Chicago, IL 60607
866-522-7747
online.kaplanuniversity.edu
Capella University has a master of science in information technology program. The curriculum is based on the American Health Information Management Association model. Students must complete 48 credits, and courses include technical communications, system development theory and practice, and ethical and legal considerations in information technology. Students declare a specialization, choosing from courses including databases in health care environments, health informatics, and strategic management of information technology in health organizations.
Capella University
Capella Tower
225 S. Sixth St., Ninth Floor
Minneapolis, MN 55402
888-227-2736
capella.edu
Penn Foster Career School offers a medical information management certificate. Students learn about the structure of health organizations, record storage, communication, and ethical and legal considerations. Penn Foster is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. Students complete two courses: confidentiality of health information and medical information management and office practice.
Penn Foster Career School
Student Services Center
925 Oak St.
Scranton, PA 18515
888-427-1000
pennfoster.edu
Rasmussen College's health information technician associate's degree offers training in medical coding and quality analysis and management. Courses include ambulatory care coding, medical insurance and billing, pathology and medical law, and ethics. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education.
Rasmussen College
888-549-6755
rasmussen.edu