Health Information Management and Technology Online
The healthcare industry is experiencing a rapid digital transformation, and it needs skilled leaders now. Our collaborative online degree completion program with our UW partners gives you the competitive edge by blending critical knowledge in health information management with essential technology fluency. As a graduate, you'll be uniquely prepared to step into high-demand roles across a wide array of healthcare settings and drive positive change with your expertise.
61 credits. 100% online. CAHIIM accredited.
Our program prepares you to sit for AHIMA's credentialing exam, the RHIA. You also develop skills that are rapidly growing in demand. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, the HIMT field is “projected to grow 8 percent by 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.”
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Flexible, 100% Online Learning
Study anytime, anywhere—with no required login times. - Transfer-Friendly
Transfer guides help you apply prior credits efficiently toward your degree. - Structured, Career-Focused Curriculum
Includes 21 courses culminating in a capstone project—no electives required. - Personalized Capstone Experience
Complete a project matched to your interests, location, and career goals. - Learn from Leading UW Faculty
Gain expertise from experienced instructors across the UW System.
Why Choose UW–Parkside?
Career-Focused Curriculum
Our courses are developed in partnership with healthcare leaders and employers, ensuring that what you learn is directly applicable to the workplace.
Preparation for Professional Success
Graduate ready to pursue AHIMA’s RHIA credential and step confidently into leadership roles in health information management, data governance, and healthcare technology.
Flexibility for Working Adults
The 100% online format allows you to balance your education with your professional and personal responsibilities—without putting your life on hold.
Personalized Support
At UW–Parkside, you’re not just a number. You’ll benefit from small class sizes, individualized advising, and instructors who are invested in your success. CONTACT our Academic Advisor (John Bennett, bennettj@uwp.edu) to discuss your plan!
Student Organization
The HIMT Student Organization promotes interactive opportunities to meet with professionals during our seminar series. The organization promotes RHIA exam preparation. We have hosted local industry leaders on the subjects of Leadership and Management, request of information, AI in the health information space, professional networking.
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
ONLINE
Already have a bachelor's degree? Explore a career in health information management with the Campus Health Information Mangement Certificate. Upon completion you will be eligible to sit for professional credentials offered thru the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). (Credentials earned thru AHIMA are the gold-standard for Health Information Management professionals.)
Keeping HIM Education Relevant to Workforce Needs
By Betty Rockendorf, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CHTS-IM
"The primary focus of health information management (HIM) educators is preparing a modern workforce through the delivery of curricula content to meet the needs of the healthcare industry. From the inception of the accreditation of educational programs in HIM (formerly medical records) in the 1930s, AHIMA has established standards and competencies for accredited programs in HIM to achieve this goal."
Promoting HIM as a STEM Career
By Betty Rockendorf, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CHTS-IM
STEM, those well-paid and technically challenging jobs, are crucial to our economy and our future. The more Health Information Management (HIM) is seen as a STEM career, the more opportunities will exist for HIM to elevate the profession, leading to increased earning potential and recognition.
Have you ever stopped to consider how HIM jobs share many of the same aspects as STEM careers?
Read More About Opportunities in Health Information Management and Technology
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Graduation Rate | 100% of UW-Parkside graduates, attending full-time or part-time, finished the HIMT program in less than 3 years.
Employment Rates | 100% of UW-Parkside HIMT graduates seeking employment are employed within one year of graduation.
Retention Rates | 83% retention rate
Capstone Success Rates | 100% of Capstone site supervisors felt graduates will meet employer expectations.
RHIA Exam Pass Rate | 67% of UW-Parkside graduates pass the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialing exam on the first attempt.
*Information provided by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) Certification Department.
NEED FOUNDATION CREDITS FOR THIS DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM?
This degree completion program is designed for people with 60 credits. If you have less than or no college credits, the Associate of Arts and Science program provides the opportunity to earn online "foundation" credits for a Bachelor of Science degree. To help you reach your educational goals, advisors and faculty at UW-Parkside work with you to choose courses that create a clear pathway toward a 100% online bachelor's degree in Health, Information, Management, and Technology.
ACCREDITATION
The Health Information Management accreditor of University of Wisconsin-Parkside is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management and Technology has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
As a result of meeting the Healthcare Information and Management System Society’s (HIMSS) rigorous standards for quality health IT or healthcare education, the UW Health Information Management and Technology program has been named an Approved Education Partner and Academic Organizational Affiliate of HIMSS.
CAREERS
A UW bachelor of science in health information management and technology can be the foundation for a variety of positions, including
- HIM department manager
- Health data quality manager
- Health data coder or analyst
- Health data statistician
- Clinical data manager
- Electronic health records (EHR) privacy and security coordinator,
- EHR project manager
- Compliance coordinator
- HIT Professor
Interested in pursuing your master's degree? UW-Parkside offers the Master of Science in Healthcare Administration 100% online program. Learn more today!
CONTACT INFO
1-877-UW-LEARN (895-3276) | learn@uwex.edu
ADMITTED STUDENTS RESOURCE CONTACTS
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
John Bennett, Ph.D.
262-595-2410
bennettj@uwp.edu
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Rockendorf, MS, RHIA, CHTS-IM, CHPS
262-515-2680
rockendo@uwp.edu
