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Prepare for your future health care career by pursuing your online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Technology at the University of Michigan-Flint. Our 100% online HIT degree program tackles relevant topics, including big data, information security, and document integrity, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of how the health services industry functions and how technology can support a more efficient system.
Housed in UM-Flint’s College of Health Sciences, our world-renowned faculty teach your online courses. They are eager to share their knowledge and vast experience, giving you a head start in your career.
With the high-level training you receive and the in-demand technical skills you gain, you graduate ready to work at the cutting edge of health informatics. As a vital part of the health care team, you manage important data to increase accountability, quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and health delivery efficiency and reduce the costs of health services.
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Why Earn Your Bachelor’s in Health Information Technology at UM-Flint?
Earn Your HIT Degree 100% Online
Designed to accommodate your needs and the lives of other busy students, our online health information technology program utilizes a 100% online format to fit your schedule and maximize flexibility. No matter where you are, receive the same high-quality instruction and transformative learning as your on-campus classmates. Earn your degree from anywhere in the world and position yourself for success.
Become a Well-Trained Professional to Work in a Growing Field
UM-Flint’s health information degree program offers a comprehensive education to expand your technical knowledge through traditional coursework and an internship that empowers you with valuable, hands-on experience in a busy health care setting. Additionally, you can sit for the Registered Health Information Technology certification exam. With your RHIT certification, you stand as a competitive job applicant and can work in a broad range of health care settings.
Take Part in Leading-Edge Research Projects
As a health informatics major, you learn through exploration. In our online HIT program, we encourage you to follow your curiosity by diving into exciting research projects. You have the option to partner with faculty members and conduct research through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program or the Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. In a paid or volunteer role, you develop robust research skills while collaborating with leading experts on state-of-the-art research.
Online BS in Health Information Technology Curriculum
Our online bachelor’s degree in health information technology program offers a robust curriculum designed to equip you with the essential competencies needed to excel in the health services industry.
In your major-specific classes, you enroll in a broad range of courses that cover the span of health care-related topics. From learning about policy and legal issues within the field to public health statistics, you build a firm theoretical understanding of how the United States’ health care system functions. You also undergo critical technical training, ensuring you understand information systems, the fundamentals of cybersecurity, problem-solving and programming, and computer networks.
To gain hands-on experience, you take a series of applied courses that boost your skill acquisition. You learn how to provide data analytics solutions, improve the quality and manage projects in the health services arena, and install and maintain health information systems. Additionally, you participate in an internship opportunity, so you can work in a health care facility, observing and working with industry professionals.
Review the detailed bachelor’s in health information technology curriculum.
What You’ll Learn as a Health Informatics Major
Through your theory-based classes and applied coursework, you learn how to:
- Manage electronic medical records and ensure data is accurate for clinical and administrative decision-making.
- Ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry.
- Use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data to improve patient care or manage costs.
- Act as a registrar who compiles and maintains data on patients.
- Specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research.
Academic Advising
As you begin the online HIT degree program, it can seem overwhelming to navigate program requirements, register for classes, and stay on track to earn your U-M degree. UM-Flint’s expert academic advisors can answer your questions and help guide you on the path toward educational and professional success.
Mary Bantu is the dedicated academic advisor for Health Information Technology majors. You can contact her at [email protected] or 810-762-0852. You also can make an appointment with Mary Bantu online.
Health Information Technology Careers
While they may not work directly with patients or administer care, health information technicians play an integral role in the health services industry by implementing and maintaining health information databases, securing the privacy and confidentiality of patient records, and analyzing data for system improvement or reporting purposes.
Often, they work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and outpatient centers and clinics. However, they may also find job opportunities in government agencies, health insurance companies, private clinics and offices, and software development companies.
Because the U.S. health care system continues to grow, employers seek out health information technicians with their versatile skill sets and expertise. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects health information technicians’ employment to increase by 16% through 2032, which is more than three times the growth rate the BLS projects for all jobs. Additionally, health information technicians earn a steady income, with an average annual wage of $62,990.
Admission Requirements
Whether you’re a first-year student or a transfer student, we aim to keep the admissions process simple so you can focus on preparing for your future.
When applying to UM-Flint’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Technology program, please submit the following:
- A completed online or paper application.
- Official transcripts from all previous schools.
- Review UM-Flint’s complete undergraduate admission requirements.
Have questions about our admissions requirements or application process? Please connect with our Office of Undergraduate Admissions for more detailed information.
Estimated Tuition and Cost
The University of Michigan-Flint strives to make college education affordable and accessible, empowering you to pursue your personal and professional dreams. From our Go Blue Guarantee to work-study programs, we connect you with financial assistance that helps mitigate the cost of your education and jump-start your future.
Learn more about your financial aid and scholarship options.
Scholarships for Health Information Technology Majors
Along with qualifying for financial assistance through UM-Flint’s Office of Financial Aid, the College of Health Sciences offers generous scholarship opportunities to lower the cost of your U-M degree. With more than 30 scholarships available to CHS students in a variety of programs, we are proud to provide additional funding opportunities, which are made possible through generous donations to the College of Health Sciences.
Help Innovate the Health Care System — Earn Your Bachelor’s in Health Information Technology
Pursue your online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Technology from the UM-Flint to sharpen your technical expertise and deepen your knowledge of the national health service industry. With a 100% online format, you can earn your Michigan degree from anywhere without compromising quality or convenience.
If you want to meet the growing demand for managing medical records and other health care data, apply to UM-Flint’s Health Information Technology program today. If you have questions, submit an online request for information or contact Mary Bantu, the program’s academic advisor, at [email protected] or 810-762-0852. You can also make an appointment with Mary Bantu online.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered, upon admission, for the Go Blue Guarantee, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.