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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Health Information Management Completion, BS


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Bachelor of Science • HIM COM BS

This program is designed for current RHIT credentialed professionals who are seeking a bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management (HIM). The purpose of the bachelor’s degree HIM program at Davenport University is to prepare the graduates to advance in the HIM profession through the use of critical thinking, data analytic skills, communication, applied research, self-directed learning, leadership and management skills. This program prepares RHIT credentialed professionals for emerging key roles in supporting the technological infrastructure for health services delivery. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.

Preadmission Requirements:

  • Must possess a current active RHIT credential from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
  • Must have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.5 from previous CAHIIM accredited HIT program.

Transfer/Advanced Standing Credit

  • 60 credit hours of transfer credit will be granted for the completion of an associate degree health information technology program with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • 30 credit hours of advanced standing credit will be granted for successful completion of the Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT) exam.

Foundations of Excellence - 38 Credits


Foundations of Health Professions - 16 Credits


Open Electives - 6 Credits


See “Guide To Electives “ for list of choices.

Total Credits: 123


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