Application Dates

OPEN NOW THROUGH AUGUST 15 FOR BS HIM ONLINE AND ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMS. 

Application restrictions may apply for online students living in certain states. Click here to verify that your state authorizes online programs at Loma Linda University.

SIGN UP FOR MORE INFORMATION

Health Information Management at Loma Linda University is a four-year program leading to a post baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. You will need a baccalaureate degree and completion of the prerequisite courses at a junior college or four-year college to be eligible to enter the program. The prerequisite classes, which prepare you for two years of study at Loma Linda University, are listed on page two (2) of this document. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Applicants who have graduated from this program are eligible to sit for the registered health information administrator (RHIA) exam.

Accreditation 

CAHIIM Accreditation
 

The HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT accreditor of Loma Linda University is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for BACCALAUREATE degree in HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT has been reaffirmed through 2029. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.

Quick Facts

6
Shortest amount of terms for completion
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
80
PPE hours, with choice of Epic internship

The Health Information Management (HIM) manages health information systems that serve the needs of patients, the health care team, and the administrative staff. It is an excellent career choice for the person who would like to have a profession in health care that combines interests in data analytics, computer science,business, management, informatics, law, and medicine. This unique mixture provides the HIA with great opportunities in a variety of different settings and job titles along with substantial income. Health Information Administration at Loma Linda University is a two-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. It is the only program of its kind in California and has been offered by Loma Linda University since 1962. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Job Opportunities and Earnings

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Job opportunities continue to grow for HIMs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 28 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.” As the population ages, they will require more care. More care translates to more documentation required and reimbursement for health care providers. “Additional records, coupled with widespread use of electronic health records (EHRs) by all types of health care providers, could lead to an increased need for technicians to organize and manage the associated information in all areas of the health care industry”
(www.bls.gov).

EARNINGS

Full-time salaries in the profession range from entry positions paying approximately $55,000-$70,000 to advanced positions paying up to $90,000+. Management positions may offer earnings as high as $150,000.

EMPLOYMENT

Health Information Administration provides job flexibility for the person seeking work in a variety of settings. Many are employed by hospitals and medical centers in large urban areas. Others work in small community hospitals in rural settings.

The job market is rapidly expanding outside of hospitals. New openings are available in home health agencies,long term care facilities, outpatient care, mental health facilities, private medical practices and clinics, insurance companies, health management organizations, commercial and industrial firms, governmental agencies, legal
offices, software vendors, and education.

For information about gainful employment for this program, please visit Gainful Employment Disclosure

Job positions include but are not limited to

Director of HIM Privacy Officer
Security Officer Chief Compliance Officer
EHR Implementation Specialist Data Application or System Analyst
Data Integrity Analyst Consultant
Medical Office Administrator HIM Revenue Cycle Auditor
Revenue Cycle Manager REC/HIE Exchange Director
Meaningful Use Specialist Data Quality Manager
Documentation and Coding Specialist Coding Manager
Cancer Registrar  

Program Outline and Cost

Program Outline - 85 total units

FALL - Year 1 - 16 Units Units
HLIN 220   Health Information Science & the Healthcare System I 4
HLIN 334   Clinical Classification Systems 4
HLIN 248    Pathopharmacology in Healthcare 4
HLIN 344   Healthcare Informatics & Database Management 4
WINTER - Year 1 - 14 Units Units
HLIN 322    Health Information Science & the Healthcare System II 4
HCBL 346   Legal & Ethical Environment in Healthcare 3
HLIN 335    Advanced Classification Systems & Regulatory Compliance in HC 4
HCBL 345   Project Management in Healthcare 3
SPRING - Year 1 - 16 Units Units
HLIN 340   Seminar & Portfolio for HIM 4
HLIN 347   Advanced Information Privacy & Security in Health Information Exchange 4
HLIN 430   Quality Management & Performance Improvement in Healthcare 3
HLIN 354   Professional Practice Exp. I 3
FALL - Year 2 - 14 Units Units
HLIN 439     Management in Healthcare 5
AHRM 475  Healthcare Research &Statistics  4
HCBL 434   Financial Management for Healthcare  3
WINTER - Year 2 - 14 Units Units
HLIN 438    RCM for Healthcare 4
HCBL 471   Information Systems Management in Healthcare I 4
HLIN 437    Data Analytics & Visualizations for Healthcare 3
REL-           Religion Course 2
SPRING - Year 2 - 16 Units Units
HLIN 454   Professional Practice Exp. II 4
HLIN 472   Information Systems Management in Healthcare II 4
HLIN 440   Leadership Strategy Management in Healthcare 4
HLIN 435   Seminar Portfolio for HIM II 4

 

Get details on the standard cost of attendance at LLU. View Estimates

Program Outcomes for 2021 Graduates

  • Acceptance into Graduate Programs: 100%
  • Graduation Rate: 100% 

  • Overall positive LLU experience: 100%

  • Rated the faculty highly: 100%

  • Recommended the school, program, and degree to their friends: 83%

Admissions Requirements and Prerequisites

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

This program is designed for the professional who has a bachelor’s degree. The program involves 6 quarters of instruction and clinical affiliations. The academic load varies between a total of 78 and 85 units depending on the student’s experience, as well as previous instruction received. The certificate qualifies graduates to sit for
the RHIA exam.

  1. Complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university
  2. Minimum GPA of 2.5
  3. Complete all program prerequisites (listed below)
  4. Complete the LLU application, including values and personal essays and submit application fee
  5. Provide three letters of recommendation that indicate a strong academic background and professional
    readiness
  6. Interview, if deemed necessary

PREREQUISITES  

  • Medical Terminology*
  • College Algebra
  • Business Communication or Interpersonal Communications
  • Psychology course
  • Anatomy & Physiology (complete sequence)*

*Courses offered at Loma Linda University

Applicants who have comparable education or experience maybe be able to gain credit toward certificate by
equivalence or evaluation of credit on an individual basis.

Mission, Purpose, and Learning Outcomes

MISSION

In harmony with the mission of Loma Linda University and the School of Allied Health Professions, the Department of Health Informatics and Information Management is dedicated to:

  • Educating competent health information professionals
  • Promoting the health information management profession
  • Extending the current knowledge of health information professionals at neighboring healthcare facilities
  • Challenging students and department faculty to maintain high standards of ethical and professional behavior
  • Encouraging students and faculty to seek a meaningful relationship with God and a balanced Christian lifestyle

 

PURPOSE

To prepare our graduates to be competent health information professionals through excellence in classroom instruction, professional practice experience, advisement, and mentoring with an emphasis on global service.

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Students understand and apply the laws of patient record confidentiality, privacy, and compliance
  • Students demonstrate knowledge of health information technology and systems
  • Students demonstrate and apply knowledge of the principles of personnel management
  • Students develop a financial plan for a health information management department
  • Students demonstrate mastery of the principles of health information management
  • Students demonstrate mastery of the health information management curriculum
Pauline Calla Cabanada , MBA, RHIA

Pauline Calla Cabanada , MBA, RHIA

Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Email: studyhiim@llu.edu