Learn
HIM and health IT
skills in a single
online degree program
The health information field is changing—and right now, you have a tremendous opportunity to both advance your career and lead the way in this fast-growing segment of healthcare.
Lead and Succeed in the New Age of HIMT
New regulations and technologies are dramatically changing the roles and educational requirements of health information professionals. Traditional HIM skills are no longer enough. That’s why we created the University of Wisconsin Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT).This 61-credit online degree completion program is one of the only programs that teaches essential skills in both health information management (HIM) and health information technology (HIT)—providing the new HIMT skills you need to succeed in today’s ever more technology-focused healthcare environments.
UW HIMT is a partnership of UW Extended Campus and four University of Wisconsin Campuses—UW-Green Bay, UW-Parkside, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-La Crosse. The HIM track offered by UW-Green Bay and UW-Parkside is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). UW-Stevens Point is in candidacy status, pending accreditation review by CAHIIM.
Why Choose This Program?
The UW online Health Information Management and Technology program is a smart choice for busy adult learners who want to advance their careers while balancing work, family, and other commitments. You will:
- Learn and become expert in the new HIMT skills that are rapidly growing in demand
- Learn from top faculty from across the UW System
- Enjoy the flexibility of online courses
- Graduate from an institution that employers respect
- Choose from two tracks—health information management (HIM) and health information technology (HIT)
- Contact a friendly Student Services Adviser now to schedule a free, personal consultation!
Earn a Degree That’s in Demand
In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked health informatics and information management as one of the top nine new majors in the country, stating that “the need is huge for professionals who can help acquire, manage, and use information to improve health and manage payments.”
Wanted: Highly Skilled HIM Professionals
Employment opportunities for health information professionals with the required knowledge and technical skills are expected to increase by 21 percent between 2010 and 2020, far outpacing the average for all other occupations.
Discover Dynamic Career Opportunities
A UW Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology can be the foundation for a variety of positions, including:
- HIM department manager
- Health data quality manager
- Health data coder/analyst
- Health data statistician
- Clinical data manager
- EHR privacy and security coordinator
- Electronic health records (EHR) project manager
- Compliance coordinator
Online Format Fits Your Busy Life
We understand it’s not easy to juggle the responsibilities of work and family while earning your degree. That’s why this program is online to give you freedom and flexibility.
- Access course content from your desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
- No on-campus meetings or requirements
- No need to be online at a specific time for classes
- Interact with faculty and fellow students via online discussion boards
Choose Your Focus, Choose Your Career Path
Unlike other HIM programs, this degree features both HIM and HIT tracks of study:
Learn from Exceptional Faculty
A collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Extended Campus and four UW System campuses, this unique degree program is led by diverse and distinguished faculty from across the UW System. No matter which campus you choose as your “home” campus, you will graduate from a University of Wisconsin institution with a world-class academic reputation. View our faculty biographies.
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Robert Dollinger
Robert Dollinger, PhD
UW-Stevens Point
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Betty Rockendorf, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CHTS-IM
Betty Rockendorf, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CHTS-IM, MS, RHIA, CHPS, CHTS-IM
UW-Parkside
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Jason Davis
Jason Davis, PhD
UW-Stevens Point
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Janet Reilly
Janet Reilly, MSN, DNP
UW-Green Bay
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Suresh Chalasani
Suresh Chalasani, PhD
UW-Parkside
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Brenda Tyczkowski
Brenda Tyczkowski, RN, DNP
UW-Green Bay
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Russell Roberson
Russell Roberson, PhD, PE
UW-Parkside
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David Gibbs
David Gibbs, PhD
UW-Stevens Point
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Weimin He
Weimin He, PhD
UW-Stevens Point
Achieve Your Goals with a University of Wisconsin Education
Where you get your degree is important. The University of Wisconsin System is one of the largest and most widely respected organizations in the country for delivering public higher education. Our online HIMT courses are created by the same faculty using the same rigorous content and standards as their on-campus counterparts. That means you’ll graduate with the same recognized and respected UW degree as students who attend class on campus.
Guide to Your UW HIMT Degree
Download a four-page overview of the UW Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology program, complete with information about courses, careers, and tuition.
Guide to Your UW HIMT Degree
Download a four-page overview of the UW Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology program, complete with information about courses, careers, and tuition.
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