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.
Master of Science in Health Informatics (Online)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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.
