Earning a Health Information Management degree requires attention to detail as you learn to develop and maintain record management systems for healthcare entities.

Why Consider a Health Information Management Degree?

Health information experts are vital team members at hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, and other similar businesses.
Your attention to detail will help you develop and maintain record management systems and evaluate information to determine compliance.
Health information experts ensure a patient’s information is complete, accurate, and protected so healthcare providers can deliver quality care.

Why Learn at Lakeshore?

This program is offered through our flexible competency-based education (CBE) format, allowing you to learn when you want to, progress at your own pace, and receive personalized coaching and support.
Start when it’s convenient for you, almost any month of the year.
Apply your newly developed skills in clinical settings during practicum courses.
Graduates are well prepared to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®) exam.

What It Takes

Attention to detail
Willingness to lead people and projects
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address issues
Creative thinking to develop new ideas for addressing challenges

CAHIIM The Health Information Management accreditor of Lakeshore College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. 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.

2023-2024 Program Outcomes:

Graduation Rate: 29% of students graduated within 3 years of beginning the program.*

*Part time students are included in this calculation.
Employment Rate: 50% of the May 2024 Graduates were employed in the HIM field within 6 months of graduation.
Student Satisfaction Rate: 100% of the May 2024 Graduates marked Very Satisfied/Satisfied with the Health Information Management Program at Lakeshore College.
First Time RHIT Test Takers: 100% of the Lakeshore Program Graduates of first-time test takers passed the National RHIT exam compared to national statistics of 80%.

Career Area

Health Science

Type

Associate Degree

Program Number

10-530-4

Availability

Online

Associate Degree
4 Terms
61 Credits
Financial Aid Eligible
Starts fall / Spring

Spring 2025 CBE Schedule

CBE Online - Online courses can be completed 100% online at times convenient to you.

Career Outlook

Health Information Management

Median Income: $85,111.00*

POTENTIAL JOB TITLES

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Medical and Health Services Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Medical Records Specialists

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry’s numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

Disclosure:

*Lightcast/EMSI data is a hybrid dataset derived from official government sources such as the US Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. This salary data is from the Lakeshore District.

Admissions and Enrollment Waitlist and Petition Flexible Learning Courses

Admission and First Semester Enrollment Steps

Submit online application
Complete the online Student Success Questionnaire
Complete Get Started at Lakeshore appointment
- Application Check-in
- College Orientation Overview
- 1st Time Program Registration

Submit high school transcripts, college transcripts, and test scores (optional, highly recommended). Official transcripts will be needed for transferring college credit(s) and for financial aid purposes.

ACADEMIC PREPAREDNESS REQUIREMENTS AND FUTURE SEMESTER ENROLLMENT STEPS

Work with Lakeshore staff to:

Complete and meet Academic Preparedness Requirements
- Background Check Requirement
- Health Requirement
- Technical Standards

Program Cost

Tuition Cost: $9,926.67
Book Cost: $2,166.00
Supply Cost: $0.00
Program Total: $12,092.67

Want more information?

Submit your questions online
Contact an Admissions Advisor at 920.693.1366

Some of Lakeshore College’s programs may reach program capacity due to high demand. When this occurs, the College will follow the Admissions Procedure to establish and maintain a waitlist to prioritize enrollment. In addition, some programs may offer a petition process outlined in their specific program handbook.

COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION is a learning model offering far more flexibility than traditional models. Fitting college around your work and personal commitments is possible because CBE allows you to:

Learn When You Want To
Progress at Your Own Pace
Receive Personalized Coaching & Support

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Faculty Bios

Alex Kohls

My grandmother always said that I'll be spending my whole life in school. Turns out she was correct. Now I have the opportunity to teach students about the fun and exciting program they chose.

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Nancy Carman

I believe learning is a continuous, collaborative engagement between teacher and student. My goal as a teacher is to contribute to my students’ learning environment by providing them with applicable skills for their future of a meaningful career.

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Anthony Reyes

I am a strong advocate of hands-on, inquiry based learning, involving students in a variety of problem-solving and technology-infused activities. My students motivate me to be the best I can be.

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