Health Information Management professionals are in demand in a variety of health care settings. They are experts in health data collection and analysis. Health information is an important communication tool between acute care facilities, extended care facilities, nursing homes, clinics, physicians and other health care providers. Health Information Management professionals are medical language experts who interpret and process health information for research, data collection and medical billing.

The Medical Center Campus Health Information Program is a two-year course of study requiring 67 credits for an Associate in Science degree. Before entry into the Health Information Management program, students must also complete a series of general education courses at Miami Dade College. Completion of these courses does not guarantee admission to the program. Since knowledge of computer and current software in health care is required for health information professionals, management of computerized health information is emphasized in the curriculum.

The Health Information Management Program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider in the health information management profession. In keeping with its mission and goals, and in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Medical Center Campus promotes an environment of respect and support for persons with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations. Please see the ADA Standards listed for this program.

This program is highly demanding, and students are therefore more successful if they do not work while in the program. If students must work for financial support, the program strongly recommends a limit of 20 hours of employment per week. Students should also consider family responsibilities before committing to a full-time accelerated program.

To facilitate the clinical portion of the program, students are assigned to a clinical facility within Miami Dade County. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the campus and to various agencies in the community to which they are assigned for clinical experiences.

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