Andrea Mignott, MBA, RHIA, CPC

Director

Lake Campus 15

(504) 286-5091 Main

(504) 284-5400 Fax

The purpose of the Health Information Management Systems (HIMS) program is to educate students in planning, collecting, storing, retrieving and communicating health data through a combination of coursework in healthcare, technology and business which will prepare them to become healthcare administrators, analysts, and providers of modern healthcare delivery techniques.  The HIMS program supports the mission of the University to create and maintain an environment conducive to learning and growth. 

Upon accreditation of the HIMS Program students will be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) examination with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The HIMS Program will seek accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
 

Admission to the HIMS Program
The University awards the Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Health Information Management Systems.  Students may declare HIMS as a major during their freshman year.  Admission to the program is based on college grade point average (GPA), a personal interview with the program director and assessment of motivation and qualities needed to successfully complete the program.  Only grades of C or better from all General Education and Natural Science courses listed in the program will be accepted to the program.  A minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required for consideration.  References should be from individuals who evaluate your academic performance. All the prescribed 124 credits are required for graduation.

Program of Study Leading to the Bachelor of Science Degree
In Health Information Management Systems
124 Credit Hours Required

Profile of Program Requirements                  Credit Hours

1. General Education Courses                   39
2. Program Courses                                     85