Associate of Science in
Health Information Management

HomeAssociate of Science in Health Information Management

100% Online Program: Clinical-Free Path to Healthcare

Credential Ready: Prep for the RHIT Exam through AHIMA

Become an Expert in Managing Electronic Health Data

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Curriculum

Program Overview

Youngstown State University’s online Health Information Management (HIM) program prepares you for a vital role in today’s digital healthcare environment. As a HIM professional, you’ll be uniquely trained to manage patient data, protect privacy, ensure compliance, and support healthcare decisions through accurate information management. 

Health Information Management professionals are the only healthcare team members specifically trained in: 

  • Electronic health data systems 
  • Privacy and data security (HIPAA compliance) 
  • Health data analytics and reporting

Graduate Career-Ready

In just 2 years, you’ll graduate with: 

  • Professional Certification Preparation: Get ready to sit for RHIT, CCA, and CCS exams through AHIMA 
  • Stackable Credentials: Earn Medical Scribe and Medical Coding Specialist certificates in your first year 
  • Hands-On Experience: Complete a practicum in a real healthcare setting for credit


With this degree, you’ll become a key player in keeping healthcare efficient, accurate, and compliant—without ever stepping into a clinical role. 

Speak to a Faculty Member

Joan O’Connel

Professor, Chair

[email protected]

Accreditation

The Health Information Management Program at Youngstown State University is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). For any inquiries about the program’s accreditation status, contact CAHIIM at [email protected].

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: Topics of study include medical coding (ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT-4), legal and ethical issues in healthcare, quality and performance improvement, healthcare statistics, reimbursement concepts, indexes, and registries related to healthcare, and the management aspects of health information.
  • Certification Preparation: Graduates will be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Dual Certificate Incorporation: This associate’s degree program incorporates both the Medical Scribe Certificate and Medical Coding Specialist Certificate as the first year, offering a pathway to certification as a Certified Coding Associate (CCA) and, with further experience, a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).
  • Practical Experience: The program includes a practicum component (HIM 2648 Practicum II) in cooperating healthcare facilities, providing hands-on experience that is crucial for success in the field.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health Information Management Program have the opportunity to pursue a variety of career paths, including:

  • Medical Coder
  • Department Manager/Supervisor
  • Data Analyst
  • Medical Records Clerk

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

  • Sit for the RHIT certification through AHIMA.
  • Code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for various purposes.
  • Apply legal and ethical standards in managing health information.
  • Evaluate scenarios for HIPAA compliance.
  • Manage healthcare data and statistics effectively.
  • Lead quality and performance improvement initiatives within healthcare settings.
  • Design and manage a health information management department.
Get in touch

872 Arch Ave.
Chaska, Palo Alto, CA 55318
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ph: +1.123.434.965

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