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» School of Allied Health Professions » Health Information Management
According to the AHIMA web site, Health Information Management (HIM) is a rapidly growing field within health care. This profession has been cited by the Bureau of Labor & Statistics to experience a 49 percent growth in the number of HIM workers by 2010. A projected 6,000 HIM professionals will be needed each year; however, currently only 2,000 new graduates enter the field every year. The HIM specialist has the critical job of linking health care professionals via patient information. This involves securing, analyzing, integrating, and managing information in the health care industry. Learn more about HIM careers. Our curriculum combines didactic courses on the college campus with supervised laboratory experience in selected clinical settings during the course of study. For more information please see the American Health Information Management Association website. For more information about the Health Information Management Program, please contact Christine Staropoli, Program Director, at (215)-542-4660 or email her at staropoli.c@gmc.edu. You may also contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-DIAL-GMC or e-mail at admissions@gmc.edu. Click here for information about the history of AHIMA and Health Information Management For a detailed description on the Health Information Management program, click here Health Information Technology The Health Information Technology (HIT) program is a program accredited by the CAHIIM/AMA/COA leading to an associate degree. Currently we offer a full-time day time, and part-time, evening program. It is designed to prepare the student to function effectively in a technical manner in health information departments in a wide variety of health care settings. These settings include: ambulatory care, rehabilitation centers, drug and alcohol facilities, local health departments, third-party payers, pharmaceutical companies, acute care, as well as other health care related organizations such as insurance companies, consulting firms and technology companies. Curriculum requirements in the core concentration must be taken at Gwynedd-Mercy College. General education credits will be reviewed and accepted if they meet GMC requirements. During the course of study, students learn the theory of health information systems and experience clinical affiliations in sites where practical application of theory takes place. After completion of the associate degree, the student is able to write the national accreditation examination. Prerequisites: high school biology, proficiency in verbal/oral skills, keyboarding, competence, and math ability. Curriculum information MAJOR– 42 credits
GENERAL EDUCATION AND CORE CURRICULUM *
* Please contact Jakita Price, 1-800-Dial- GMC, X 511, or price.j@gmc.edu in the Office of Admissions for specific general education course requirements. Credit Requirement Prerequisites: Mathematics proficiency and high school biology.
Health Information Administration
The core concentration courses must be taken at Gwynedd-Mercy College (a minimum of 45 credits), and the number of credits required for the bachelor’s degree is 125 credits. Transfer credits will be reviewed and accepted if they meet the requirements of Gwynedd-Mercy College. The concentration courses in this program are offered in the evenings. Achieving the bachelor’s degree allows the person to write the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Examination. Curriculum Information Bachelor Degree
MAJOR
Open Electives - 36 credits * Please contact Jakita Price, 1-800- Dial-GMC, X 511, or price.j@gmc.edu in the Office of Admissions for specific general education course requirements. Credit Requirement The minimum passing grade within the major is C (a grade of C- is not acceptable) Coding Certificate Program The Coding Certificate Program has been implemented to help alleviate the coding personnel shortage in health care. Out of the 41 credits earned in this program, 32 credits can be used toward the associate degree in Health Information Technology. In addition to taking courses on campus, students will complete practicum experience at participating clinical sites. Courses are offered in the day and evening to meet the needs of all students. The Coding Certificate Program curriculum is based on AHIMA approval and accreditation requirements. Curriculum Information Coding Certificate MAJOR
General Education and Core Curriculum
Computer Information Sciences – 3 credits
The minimum passing grade within the major is C (a grade of C- is not acceptable). Prerequisites: Mathematics proficiency and high school biology.
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Second Bachelor's Degree Those who hold an RHIT credential and have a bachelor’s degree in a related field may receive a post-baccalaureate certificate or second bachelor degree after completion of HIA related courses. A certificate is awarded allowing the graduate to write the national registration examination to obtain a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. HIA Program Requirements:
Curriculum Information Post-Baccalaureate Certificate / Second Bachelor's Degree MAJOR
Credit Requirement Grade Requirement The minimum passing grade within the major is C (a grade of C- is not acceptable). |
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Health Information Administration is accredited by CAHIIM/AMA/COA and has been designed for a person who has an associate degree in HIT or has completed the ISP/AHIMA and holds an RHIT credential.