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Credits Required
122
Format
Location

Classes for the program are a combination of online and in-seat on the GVSU Health Campus, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

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Coursework

Students study a wide variety of topics including:

  • ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding
  • Electronic health record software
  • Quality in health care
  • Health care law
  • Leadership practices in HIM
  • Strategic planning in HIM
  • Data analytics
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Career Options

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in health information management will grow 16 percent in the next decade, much faster than the average for all occupations. Jobs include director or manager, security officer, data analyst, and medical coder, just to name a few. High job placement offers the potential for maximum return on investment.

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.S. in Health Information Management at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Health administration
  • Information systems
  • Computer science
  • Risk Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Leadership
  • Communication

Source: EMSI, 2020

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