Health Information Administration
At IPFW you may complete 55 credit hours toward the Bachelor of Science in health information administration. You must be admitted to the health information administration program at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) to complete the degree. Completion of IPFW course work does not gaurantee admission to the IUPUI program. The professional program is offered via distance learning or classroom delivery. Graduates receive their degree from the IUPUI School of Informatics.
Overview
Health information professionals play a critical role in maintaining, collecting, interpreting, analyzing and protecting data that healthcare providers rely on for research and delivery of quality care.
Prerequisite Courses
Prior to entering IUPUI’s health information administration program, the student must complete at least 56 prerequisite credit hours. All but six of the total prerequisite hours may be completed at IPFW. Two additional prerequisite courses (CSCI N207 and HIA M300) are taken online through IUPUI. Students should consult with an IPFW health sciences advisor for appropriate courses and semester sequencing.
Suggested Electives
General electives as needed to complete 61 credit hours. These electives may include management information systems, supervisory management, methods of employee training, computer sciences, research methods, interpersonal communications, Greek and Latin medical terms, and foreign languages.
IUPUI Admission Requirements
Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours
61 Fifty-five prerequisite hours may be completed at IPFW. Six prerequiste hours are offered online through IUPUI.
Limitations of Course Work
Remedial course work will not qualify as prerequisite credit hours.
Criteria Used for Selection of Class
Completion of prerequisite courses, grade point average, interview
Application Deadline
November 15 of the year prior to desired entry.
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average
2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at the time of program application and must be maintained. Grades in remedial courses are included in the cumulative grade point average.
Minimum Specific Grade Point Average
C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) in anatomy, physiology, computer science, analytic skills/quantitative methods, business administration, and organization/management. Prerequisite courses in anatomy, physiology, computer science, and statistics must be completed prior to enrollment in the program.
Interview
Qualified applicants must participate in an interview.
Clinical Observation/Volunteer Experience
While such experience is not required, it is helpful in making a career choice.
The details of your prerequisite course work should be discussed with an IPFW health sciences advisor. You may also consult an advisor at the IUPUI campus to discuss the degree by calling (317)278-7686 or by e-mail at mrondeau@iupui.edu. The most current program information is found at http://informatics.iupui.edu/academics/health.
At IPFW you may complete the following courses:
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· Humanities elective: Cr. 3 |
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Total Credits: 55 |
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· CSCI N207 - Data Analysis Using Spreadsheets Cr. 3 |
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A SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY
The following is a suggested two-year plan of prerequisites. Variations of this schedule can be made. Students should check with their advisor to make sure all requirements are met.
| Semester 1 Courses | Credit Hours |
| ETCS 106 | 3 cr |
| ENG W 131 | 3 cr |
| MA 153 | 3 cr |
| BIOL 215 or 203 | 4 cr |
| PSY 120 (or SOC S161 or SOC S163 or CS 306) | 3 cr |
Total |
16 cr |
| Semester 2 Courses | Credit Hours |
| ENG W233 (or 232 or 234 or 331) | 3 cr |
| STAT 301 (or STAT 240 or SPEA K300 or PSY 201) | 3 cr |
| BIOL 216 or 204 | 4 cr |
| COM 114 | 3 cr |
| NUR 106 | 3 cr |
Total |
16 cr |
| Semester 3 Courses | Credit Hours |
| BUS W100 | 3 cr |
| CSCI N207 (IUPUI online) | 3 cr |
| PHIL 111 or 312 or 326 | 3 cr |
| OLS 252 or 274 or SPEA H371 | 3 cr |
| Elective | 3 cr |
Total |
15 cr |
| Semester 4 Courses | Credit Hours |
| OLS 268 | 3 cr |
| Humanities (Areas III, IV, and V) | 3 cr |
| OLS 280 | 3 cr |
| BUS A201 | 3 cr |
| HIA M300 (IUPUI online) | 3 cr |
Total |
15 cr |
For questions regarding IPFW course requirements, contact:
Student Success Center
IPFW - College of Health and Human Services
Wayne Williams, Advisor
Neff Hall Room 120B
Phone: (260)481-0144
For additional IUPUI information:
www.iupui.edu
Contact:
School of Informatics
535 West Michigan Street IT 591
Indianapolis, IN 46202-3103
Attn: Molly Rondeau
Phone: (317) 278-7686
Email: mrondeau@iupui.edu
IUPUI Program Facts
Length of the Program
The HIA program takes four years, which includes:
- 61 semester hours of prerequisite course work
- Two years (61 credit hours) of professional course work.
The professional component of the program is offered in the junior and senior years of a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree. The program begins in the fall semester and includes a final professional practice course in Health Information Administration which is taken in the Summer I session of the senior year.
Structure of the Program
The prerequisites and the professional program may be taken on a part-time or full-time basis.
Curriculum Design
The professional courses focus on the management of health information systems and utilization of computerized clinical data. The professional component of the curriculum integrates lecture and laboratory courses with technical and professional practice experiences in hospitals and other healthcare facilities and related settings.
A four-week professional practice experience is arranged for each senior student in summer session I. These facilities are in Indiana and surrounding states. Students have the option of completing the professional program curriculum via distance education. Please contact our office for detailed information.
Opportunity for Students to Work
Because the class schedule for full-time students in the professional program is rigorous, it is difficult to pursue full-time employment. Some students have part-time or weekend jobs.
Additional Cost
In addition to regular university tuition and fees, students should expect to pay program-related expenses. Contact the program director for a current cost sheet.
Accreditation
The Health Information Administration Program is accredited by the Commission of Allied Health Education Programs.
Graduates of the Program
Program graduates serve as department directors, managers, consultants, data managers, data analysts, quality improvement professionals, governmental review agents and information privacy or security officers.
The following is just an example of the broad range of settings where program graduates practice:
- Hospitals and other healthcare facilities
- Physician practices
- Information systems
- Software compnaies
- Government agencies
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Consulting firms
The program graduate is eligible to seek registration as a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) by successfully passing a national qualifying examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association. RHIA registration is an important credential when seeking employment as a health information administrator.
Credential required to practice
RHIA, Registered Health Information Administrator
Licensure Requirements to Practice
State licensure does not apply
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