University of Cincinnati

Rigorous Research is the Foundation of our Curriculum

The University of Cincinnati strives to provide the highest quality learning environment, world renowned scholarship, innovation and community service, and to serve as a place where freedom of intellectual interchange flourishes.

Since its founding in 1819, the University of Cincinnati (UC) has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including co-op education, the oral polio vaccine, the first electronic organ, and the first antihistamine. Each year, this urban, public research university graduates 5,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 living alumni around the world.

Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science

The UC HIM program provides a unique path for RHITs to obtain their BS in HIM in just 2 ¼ years. This program has been tailor-made for working RHITs who don't want to be bogged down with countless electives in their efforts to obtain a Bachelor's degree. The accelerated curriculum is made possible by an advanced network of support, allowing working professionals to get in, get out, and start making more money as soon as possible.

The online Health Information Management program is designed to be manageable within the lifestyle of busy working students. All course content is delivered through a combination of lectures, readings, discussions, online assignments, and peer and professional support systems.

A 2008 AHIMA salary study shows that a certified RHIA will earn between $9,000 and $16,000 more annually. This CAHIIM-accredited degree program will prepare you to take the RHIA certification with a cutting-edge curriculum based on real-world application.

The nationally and internationally known faculty is fully committed to educating and preparing future leaders in the Health Information Management field. Each member of our faculty has 15 to 30 years of professional experience and are active members of the AHIMA community. Our goal is to provide the world with expertly educated HIM professionals, and to see these graduates make a major impact in their community.

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Accreditation:

The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA).*

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

^{* Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA): www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.}

^{† Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM): www.cahiim.org.}

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