Mission
The Associate of Science in Health
Information Management (HIM) is designed to provide a highly motivated,
critical-thinking individual with an understanding of patient and
organizational needs. In support of the Clarkson College mission statement, the
program is designed to uphold the values of learning, caring, commitment,
integrity and excellence as we provide effective and high-quality education to
meet the needs of the community.
Program Goals
The goals of the Associate Program
are to:
- demonstrate professional verbal and written
communication skills when interacting with colleagues, patients,
caregivers and the public.
- demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental, theoretical
and analytical skills necessary to prepare students for a career in health
information management.
- offer a high-quality, comprehensive curriculum based
upon continuous assessment and quality improvement.
- develop professional, responsible and innovative
leaders for the health and business communities who posses excellent
critical thinking skills.
- demonstrate the ability to use available technology
for presentations, analysis of data and other business practice needs.
- foster an attitude of professionalism in health
information management students.
- provide an educational opportunity for HIM
professionals and others within the community.
- produce graduates who meet the entry-level competencies
of AHIMA.
- retain faculty members involved in ongoing education
and professional growth.
- demonstrate an understanding of responsible and fair
resource utilization in health information management careers.
Curriculum Requirements
In order to complete an Associate
of Science in Health Information Management (HIM) degree at Clarkson College,
students must successfully complete a total of 71 semester hours. These hours
must be completed as follows:
- General
Education = 11 semester hours (which must include 5 semester hours of the Clarkson
College Core Curriculum).
- Support Courses
= 13 semester hours.
- Major Courses =
47 semester hours.
Service-Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements
15 hours (11 Service-Learning)* of
Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates
who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive
diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum
number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the
Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.
Required Courses (click
here)
Sample Curriculum Plan (click
here)
Course Descriptions (click
here)
Admission Requirements for
Undergraduate Students (click
here)
