Health Information Managment Course in California - CA

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: September, 8 2010

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California residents who want to blend interests in both technology and health care can do so by becoming registered health information administrators (RHIAs). By attaining a health information management degree in informatics, Californians can work to manage medical records to support patients, physicians and insurers, thereby facilitating organizational efficiency. Using information systems to manage health care data, RHIAs help to ensure that facilities such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, government agencies and insurance companies meet patients’ needs through not only medical care and related services, but also through best practices in information administration. They help to design and to implement systems used for the recordkeeping, research, and security of care-related files. RHIAs also develop and evaluate the procedures and policies that guide the systems they oversee.

In California, the Bachelor’s of Science in Health Information Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). This organization validates health information management degree programs that have met and/or exceeded its rigorous standards. Enrollment in CAHIIM programs is advantageous for aspiring RHIAs because employers consider these programs to be high quality and comprehensive in instruction. In addition, completion of CAHIM degree programs qualifies graduates for professional certifications.

Health Information Management / Informatics Schools in California

University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

Beale AFB
Culver City
Diamond Bar
Elk Grove
Fairfield
Gardena
Los Angeles
Lancaster
Lathrop
Livermore
Salida
Murrieta
Oakland
Ontario
Pasadena
Rancho Cordova
Roseville
San Francisco
Woodland Hills
Sacramento
Costa Mesa
San Diego
San Jose

Programs:

BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems
Master of Health Administration/Informatics

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

California College San Diego

[Campus]

Locations:

National City
San Marcos
San Diego

Programs:

Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management (Online)
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (Online)

Quick Summary: California College San Diego (CCSD) offers degree programs in Medical Specialties, Respiratory Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, and Computer Science. Online programs are offered by our affiliated college, Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray.