HIM Health Information Management Courses at Global Campus

This course provides a foundation in healthcare reimbursement methods and revenue cycle management. Reimbursement systems in the public and private sectors will be explored. Managing revenue cycle processes and compliance with regulations will be emphasized. Prerequisite: HCA 205, HIM 250 and HIM 251 or HIM 215.

This course introduces collecting, calculating, reporting, and interpreting healthcare data for multiple stakeholders. Determinants of health and population health will be explored. Prerequisites: HCA205, HIM215, and Quantitative Reasoning Core competency.

This course provides students with a virtual professional practice experience focused on foundational health information management concepts. Students will participate in practical application activities to prepare them for the health information management profession. Prerequisites: HIM 105, HIM 205, HIM 206, HIM 250, HIM 251, HCA 205, HIM 310, HIM 217, HIM 252, HIM 210, and HIM 360.

This course focuses on the behind the scenes components of exchange, standards and interoperability of information in healthcare. The course will evaluate informatics-based support resources to include evidence based practice, clinical decision support and transport protocols. Prerequisite: HIM 301.

This course addresses key components of healthcare information systems and operational effectiveness. Students will analyze the strategic alignment of health information technology, including the evolution of healthcare information systems and data governance. Students will evaluate health information architecture and infrastructure, applications and service management, and administrative and financial systems. Foundational information on the transition of data into knowledge, value analysis, and information management strategic planning is provided. Prerequisite: HIM 301, HIM 217, HIM 252, HIM 370 and HCA 205.

This course synthesizes key concepts in health informatics while incorporating emerging technologies to equip students with the skills necessary for data-driven decision-making in healthcare settings. Students will explore the construction and utilization of healthcare datasets, utilize computerized statistical packages, and assess the role of emerging technologies in achieving financial and performance improvement goals. Prerequisite: HIM 301.

This course explores in depth the relationship of research and informatics, research methods, the research process and the quantitative and qualitative analysis of data, including descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will explore the role of epidemiology in research and policy development. Prerequisites: Successful completion of quantitative reasoning core competency, HCA 205, HIM 360 and HIM 252.

This course explores project management principles in Health Information Management. Students will learn about the project process and related tools and techniques to successfully plan, execute, and manage a project. Prerequisite: HCA 205 and HIM 450.

This course focuses on key management principles in healthcare management and unique Health Information Management activities. Students will learn about organizational structure, the planning and decision making process, budgeting, committee and team dynamics, staff hiring and development and key indicators of department performance. Prerequisites: HCA 205, HCA 375, HIM 105, HIM 205, HIM 206, HIM 210, HIM 217, HIM 250, HIM 251, HIM 252, HIM 310, HIM 360 and HIM 370. This course must be taken at the University of Arizona Global Campus and may not be transferred from another institution.

This course is a combination of supervised management experience in a healthcare setting and virtual activities. Students complete 40 hours in a professional work environment demonstrating mastery of their knowledge, application, analysis, and synthesis of key Health Information Management concepts. The virtual activities focus on preparing students for the registered health information administrator (RHIA) credentialing exam. Prerequisite: Completion of BSHIM program core courses. This course must be taken at the University of Arizona Global Campus and may not be transferred from another institution. This course is not eligible to be taken as Non-degree seeking. PPE site approval is required before this course can be scheduled.