• Health Information professionals are key advocates for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patient information and serve as the critical link between clinicians, patients, policy makers, and others by managing healthcare information in accordance with administrative, legal and ethical requirements. Health Information professionals are experts in the field of electronic health records, patient information, quality assessment, reimbursement, health planning, and applied research.
  • Alabama State University’s HIM program will equip its students with information needed to succeed in the Health Information Management arena. Each student will have a solid foundation with courses in biology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, healthcare financial management, informational systems/design, quality assessment and research methodology. Each student will explore the world of healthcare, and develop entry-level competencies in the field through year-long clinical affiliations in health information management departments within healthcare facilities.