Health Information Managment Course in Hawaii - HI

By Jennifer Williams, allied health world Contributing Writer
Published: September, 20 2010

If you are interested in becoming a health information manager in Hawaii, your first step is to become familiar with the programs offered by health information management schools in the state. Let’s take a look at some of the programs currently being offered and the benefits of each.

In Hawaii, it is mandatory that all health information administrators have at least 4 years of college-level education, which would be the equivalent of a bachelor degree. You can study health informatics, statistics, or science. One of the benefits of this program is that it is available in online format, so you are no longer limited to the restrictions of traditional campus-bases study.

Although the bachelor degree is necessary for entry-level employment, there are also certificate programs that can be completed after obtaining a bachelor degree. Overall, this type of program is intended for advancement purposes in the HIM field, and generally takes about a year to complete. This program can also be done online.

Through both online and campus-based health informatics programs, would-be health information administrators in Honolulu, Kailua, and Hilo, Hawaii can secure lucrative HIM positions with the most recognized healthcare facilities in the state, including Kuakini Medical Center, The Queen’s Medical Center, and Hilo Medical Center.

Health Information Management / Informatics Schools in Hawaii

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Kapolei
• Mililani

Programs:

• BS in Health Administration/Health Information Systems

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

Heald College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Honolulu

Programs:

• Medical Office Administration
• Health Information Technology

Quick Summary: Get the real-world education you need to succeed at Heald College.

Argosy University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Honolulu

Programs:

• Information Systems Management (DBA)

Quick Summary: Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.