Pauline Calla Cabanada , MBA, RHIA
Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Email: [email protected]
Welcome!
The Health Information and Informatics (HII) post Baccalaureate program at Loma Linda University equips students for impactful careers at the intersection of healthcare and technology. 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. HII professionals play a vital role in developing and managing health information systems to support quality patient care, financial reimbursement, medical research, healthcare planning, and quality evaluation.
Aligned with the mission of Loma Linda University and the School of Allied Health Professions, our HII program is committed to preparing competent health information professionals through excellence in education, mentoring, and global service. Students who have graduated from this program are eligible to sit for the registered health information administrator (RHIA) exam.
About The Profession
HII offers exceptional flexibility, with career opportunities in diverse settings such as urban hospitals, rural community health centers, home health agencies, outpatient clinics, mental health facilities, insurance companies, governmental agencies, software vendors, and education. As the demand for healthcare grows, so does the need for HII professionals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 28% growth in HII-related jobs between 2022 and 2032, which is much faster than the average for all occupations!
Why Choose LLU's Health Information and Informatics Certificate Program?
- Accelerated & Flexible Pathways: With multiple entry points and a streamlined 72-unit curriculum, our program empowers students to graduate faster and on their schedule in as little as 5 terms.
- Innovative Micro-Credentials: The launch of five stackable micro-credentials in key areas like Data Analytics, Cybersecurity and Healthcare Management is designed to boost employability through specialized, career-focused courses.
Exclusive EHR Business Internship: The only program in California offering this opportunity, final-year students who are California residents can apply for a paid internship with Loma Linda University Health's Information Services department. Gain hands-on experience and training with Epic’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, equipping you for in-demand roles in healthcare technology!
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.
Quick Facts
6
Shortest amount of terms for completion
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
80
PPE hours, with choice of Epic internship
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 - 78 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 - 11 Units | Units |
|---|---|
| HLIN 224 Health Information Science | 3 |
| AHCJ 325 US Healthcare Delivery System | 2 |
| HLIN 348 Advanced Classification Systems & Regulatory Compliance in HC | 3 |
| HCBL 345 Project Management in Healthcare | 2 |
| HLIN 460 RHIA Exam Course | 1 |
| SPRING - Year 1 - 13 Units | Units |
|---|---|
| AHCJ 434 Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HLIN 347 Legal Aspects of Health Information | 4 |
| HLIN 490 Health Information Management | 3 |
| HLIN 357 Cybersecurity in Health Care | 2 |
| HLIN 460 RHIA Exam Course | 1 |
| Summer - Year 2 - 13 Units | Units |
|---|---|
| RELE 457 Christian Ethics in Healthcare | 2 |
| HLIN 335 Clinical Coding and Compliance | 4 |
| HLIN 449 Revenue Cycle Management for Health Care | 3 |
| HLIN 446 Leadership and Strategy Management in Health Care | 3 |
| HLIN 460 RHIA Exam Course | 1 |
| FALL - Year 2 - 14 Units | Units |
|---|---|
| HCBL 474 Health Information Systems | 3 |
| HLIN 360 Healthcare Informatics and Database | 3 |
| AHRM 475 Health-Care Research and Statistics | 4 |
| HLIN 336 Comprehensive Clinical Classification (elective) | 3 |
| HLIN 460 RHIA Exam Course | 1 |
| HLIN 430 Quality Improvement | 3 |
| WINTER - Year 2 - 14 Units | Units |
|---|---|
| HLIN 447 Python Programming | 2 |
| HLIN 474 System Design and Usability | 4 |
| HLIN 437 Data Analytics & Visualizations with Tableau and Excel | 4 |
| HLIN 337 Clinical Documentation and Improvement | 3 |
| HLIN 460 RHIA Exam Course | 1 |
| SPRING - Year 2 - 10 Units | Units |
|---|---|
| HLIN 455 Professional Practice Exp. | 1 |
| HLIN 456 Information Systems Management in Healthcare II | 3 |
| HCBL 434 Financial Management for Healthcare | 3 |
| HLIN 436 Seminar Portfolio for Health Information and Informatics | 2 |
| HLIN 460 RHIA Exam Course | 1 |
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- Acceptance into Graduate Programs: 100%
- Overall positive LLU experience: 100%
- Rated the faculty highly: 100%
- Graduation Rate: 87.5%
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.
- Complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college or university
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Complete all program prerequisites (listed below)
- Complete the LLU application, including values and personal essays and submit application fee
- Provide three letters of recommendation that indicate a strong academic background and professional
readiness - 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
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
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 [email protected].