University of Illinois at Chicago

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) health informatics program was among the first in the country to focus on the social and organizational issues affecting information technology in health care. We know it takes more than technical training for today's health care information professionals to be successful.

Blending a technical foundation with course work covering current clinical trends, government regulations and health care-specific best management practices, UIC's curriculum equips students with the analytical and managerial expertise sought after in this dynamic field.

Experience the UIC Difference

• Graduate in as few as 18 months
• No GRE required
• Enroll in one of only two online graduate programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
• Become RHIA Eligible: With additional course work, graduates can take the national Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA) credential exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association
• Gain experience from a program and faculty recognized by industry associations and Fortune 500 companies
• Surround yourself with classmates who are professionals representing a broad range of fields
• Receive personal career counseling from experienced faculty

Master of Science in Health Informatics (Online)

Lead the evolution of health care information technology and the movement toward electronic health records with an online Master of Science in Health Informatics. Our unique interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to enhance leadership and change-management skills that will help you play an integral role in advancing technology for the health care industry. And with the choice between two degree paths, you can graduate in as few as 18 months with no GRE required!

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Informatics (Online)

This program addresses the needs of health care, information technology (IT) and health information management professionals with at least a baccalaureate degree who would like to receive graduate-level credit for either continuing education credit or a credential indicative of advanced, current knowledge in the health informatics field.

Please note: This certificate does not provide the courses necessary to take the RHIA exam.

Post-Master's Certificate in Health Informatics (Online)

This fully online program offers self-motivated, experienced professionals the opportunity to study the application and management of computers within the health care setting.

Designed for people who already have a master's degree, this certificate ensures graduates are conversant in the creation, implementation and operation of health information systems.

Our Post-Master's Certificate program is now a state-approved (Illinois Board of Higher Education) program with the awarded certificate reflected on your transcript.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management (Online)

Become a leader in the rapidly-evolving field of health care information and the national movement toward electronic health records. The University of Illinois at Chicago's online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management prepares you to understand and manage the cutting-edge technology, processes, and people that are revolutionizing the delivery of patient care. This program allows health care, business and IT professionals to become eligible for the highly-valued Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam in as few as 11 courses. As one of our coveted graduates, you will help organizations develop and implement effective health information management strategies to improve the quality of patient care and ensure secure access to information. Graduates of UIC's HIM program enjoy an excellent pass rate on the RHIA certification exam offered through AHIMA.

As one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic programs, the Health Information Management (HIM) curriculum at UIC has a long history of excellence, consistently preparing graduates to become leaders in the Health Information Management profession. As a CAHIIM-accredited program, the HIM program at the University of Illinois at Chicago is acknowledged as a leader in undergraduate and graduate health informatics education and has educated many of the top contributors to this profession. Our students receive world-class instruction from a nationally recognized, industry-experienced faculty; and after graduation, you will connect with an elite network of alumni at the forefront of the industry.

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