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Health Information Administration

Learn how Health Information Administration prepares students for a fast-growing, rewarding career.

Interested in a career that combines computing and healthcare management for better patient care?

Then make a difference from beyond the bedside with Health Information Administration (HIA). Widespread adoption of new technologies is fueling a critical need for specialized HIA professionals able to manage electronic health records, analyze health information and ensure the privacy and security of patient data.

The HIA program will uniquely qualify you to take advantage of these opportunities as a health information leader, including professional experience in healthcare settings built right into the curriculum.

As a graduate, you’ll work alongside professionals in clinical medicine, nursing, law and finance to help advance quality medical care and research. It’s a career with real impact on patient outcomes and healthcare delivery — without setting foot inside a hospital room.

To learn more about career options visit the Health Information Careers website brought to you by AHIMA.

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

HIA graduates are qualified to take the national registration exam to earn professional recognition as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA). RHIA is a key credential when seeking top-level employment in the field.

CAHIIM Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).