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Health Information ManagementPre-HIMStudents at Temple University may be admitted to the “Pre-HIM” (Health Information Management (HIM) program, through the Division of University Studies (DUS) on Main Campus. Academic advising will be done by the advisors at the Academic Resource Center (ARC), who work in collaboration with Dr. Laurinda Harman, Chair of the HIM Department. The following information is provided for students who are interested in being admitted to the pre-HIM program. The sequence of these courses can be varied, so please consult with the ARC advisors for assistance. The contact information for ARC is: University Studies A SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF COURSES: Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
KIN 1223-Anantomy & Physiology I and KIN 1224 Anatomy and Physiology II Electives: 7-8 credits. Strongly recommended electives include HIM 0101 (Medical Terminology) and computer science, business, and writing intensive electives. Admission to HIM Students are admitted to University Studies as “Pre-HIM” majors. During this time, they complete University Core and pre-requisite courses. Applications to the HIM program are required for admission. Students apply to HIM in the fall or spring of their sophomore year. Students start the HIM professional courses in the fall of their junior year. All pre-requisites and core classes may be taken at Ambler, Main or Temple Center City campuses however; all Professional HIM courses are taught at the Health Sciences Campus Minimum GPA to be competitive for HIM - 2.5 Careers in HIM A career as a Health Information Management (HIM) professional allows students to combine interests in health care, business, and information technology. HIM professionals have expertise in health informatics, which requires knowledge of clinical medicine and the electronic health record (EHR). This individual also has expertise in coding and classification systems, quality and human resource management, the legal aspects of health information systems, and the regulatory, and accrediting agency requirements that affect the health information system. Clinical internships are scheduled at several health care institutions. The HIM professional works closely with all other health professionals to collect and disseminate the information needed to provide high-quality patient care. The health information system supports the needs of patients, health care professionals, administrators, the community, and those involved in research and education. Job opportunities include positions with hospitals and other health care institutions, research and pharmaceutical firms, and governmental agencies. Career opportunities for the HIM professional include: Information Security Officer, Director of Integrated Health Information Systems, Research and Decision-Support Analyst, Clinical Data Specialist, Data Resource Administrator, Patient Information Coordinator, Director of Medical Records, and Clinical Coding Specialist. HIM is a viable undergraduate major for individuals looking to apply to medical/clinical fields, such as, Medicine, Podiatry, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or other health-related professions. Certification Following satisfactory completion of all course requirements, the graduate is awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and is eligible to write the examination of the American Health Information Management Association for certification as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), which is nationally recognized. Accreditation The baccalaureate program in Health Information Management at Temple University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). |
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