OVERVIEW
In the age of technology, managing patient records and databases is central to the effective and efficient delivery of healthcare. By earning a bachelor’s degree in health informatics and information management from the University of Central Florida, you will position yourself for a career in the heart of the healthcare industry.
What sets our curriculum apart is that it is designed to present a correlation between classroom theory and practical experience. This means that after learning about business management, systems analysis, medical coding, and computer applications in healthcare, students will apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. During the final term of their senior year, students gain hands-on experience by interning at an affiliated healthcare facility. Students who graduate from our program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Registration Examination, administered by the American Health Information Management Association, to qualify as a Registered Health Information Administrator.
The Health Informatics and Information Management (BS) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
Student Achievement
- 100% graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year.
- 97% of 2021-2022 graduates were employed within one year of graduation*
- 92.47% retention rate for the 2021-2022 school year.
- 100% satisfaction rate for the HIIM Program according to 2021-2022 graduates*
*Based on available data
Admissions and Advising
The undergraduate health informatics and information management program is an upper-division program leading to a bachelor of science degree. This program is restricted access, which means that acceptance to the university does not constitute admission to the health informatics and information management program. Students who wish to enroll in the program must complete the required pre-requisites and attain the minimum GPA prior to admission. Interested students should select the HIIM-Pending major and reach out to our advising team for more information.
For more information on the health informatics and information management program, download the printable brochure or view the degree flier to explore your career options. Can’t decide between a degree in health informatics and a degree in health administration? This career guide may help you decide.
Internships
The Health Informatics and Information Management program is comprehensive, including a mandatory UCF-affiliated internship experience at the end of the curriculum. Prior to accepting a student as an intern, internship sites may require the completion of background checks, drug screenings, and other necessary prerequisites. The internship experience is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply classroom learning to real-world projects in healthcare organizations. This is a highly coordinated effort that has resulted in tremendous success for the program, its students and its community partners. Many students have secured full-time employment from their internship sites. The School of Global Health Management and Informatics has a dedicated internship director to oversee all internship efforts for the undergraduate health informatics and information management programs. If you have specific questions about the internship program or requirements, please contact Steven Ton.
Scholarships
Students in the health informatics and information management program can apply to following scholarships:
Recipient Criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student, entering their senior year, in the health informatics and information management program
- Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Must have an overall 2.8 GPA and 3.3 major GPA
- Must provide a current resume
- Must provide two (2) letters of reference with one letter of reference from each of the following:
- Health Information Management faculty member (This letter should emphasize leadership qualities)
- Any other previous instructor or previous/present employer
- Must submit a 250-word essay commenting on (1) career path for the next five years, and (2) perception of the future of Health Informatics and Information Management
Required Attachments for Application Submission:
- Degree Audit
- Resume
- Essay
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Recipient Criteria:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student, entering their senior year, in the health informatics and information management program
- Must have a minimum overall 2.8 GPA and overall 3.3 HPA in Health Informatics and Information Management coursework
- Preference shall be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Must provide a current resume
- Must provide two (2) letters of reference and one letter of reference from each of the following:
- Health Information Management faculty member (This letter should emphasize leadership qualities)
- This letter should emphasize leadership qualities
- Any other previous instructor or previous/present employer
Must submit a 250-word answer to each of the following questions:
- Please state your views on the importance of each of the following as it may affect your future in the health informatics and information management profession:
- Continuing education (formal or informal)
- Participation in professional organizations (now and in the future)
- Developing your leadership abilities through job related or other activities
- What role do you think technology will play in the future development of the health informatics and information management profession?
- Tell us about your related work/volunteer achievements as they relate to your future career in the health informatics and information management profession.
Required Attachments for Application Submission:
- Degree Audit
- Resume
- Essay
- Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
Check out the AHIMA and FHIMA websites for more scholarship opportunities.
Student Resources
Printable Brochure
Scholarships
Career Services
Advising
CAHIIM Accreditation
The Health Information Management accreditor of the University of Central Florida is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education. The University’s accreditation for the BS degree in Health Informatics and Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2028. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed to:
CAHIIM
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL, 60601
info@cahiim.org
(312)235-3255
CAHIIM is the accrediting organization for degree-granting programs in health informatics and information management. CAHIIM serves the public interest by establishing quality standards for the educational preparation of future health information management professionals. When a program is accredited by CAHIIM, it means that it has voluntarily undergone a rigorous review process and has been determined to meet or exceed the accreditation standards.