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Associate's Degrees

Health Information Management Associate Degree

American National University's online Health Information Management Associate Degree Program (HIM) is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable the graduate to manage patient's medical data and by making it available for the healthcare provider. Health information management professionals affect the quality of patient information and patient care at each point of patient interaction. They are focused on the technical side of managing health information, working with electronic records, and software programs. Students will also participate in an externship, which offers further opportunities to apply learned skills and competencies. See if there is an existing externship site in your local area. (**Exact externship locations are based on site availability, not distance. Students often have to commute or travel to sites outside of their local area.**)

96Credit hours
18 monthsTypical time to complete
$28,032Sample total tuition
3Demo certification exams

American National University's online Health Information Management Associate Degree Program (HIM) is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to enable the graduate to manage patient's medical data and by making it available for the healthcare provider. Health information management professionals affect the quality of patient information and patient care at each point of patient interaction. They are focused on the technical side of managing health information, working with electronic records, and software programs. Students will also participate in an externship, which offers further opportunities to apply learned skills and competencies. See if there is an existing externship site in your local area. (**Exact externship locations are based on site availability, not distance. Students often have to commute or travel to sites outside of their local area.**)

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Small classes and flexible scheduling help working adults balance education with life and work commitments.

Your learning experience

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Skills you can use on the job
Coursework emphasizes practical competencies employers expect from day one.
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Support from faculty and advisors
Get one-on-one guidance on courses, scheduling, and your career path.
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Flexible delivery
Online, hybrid, and campus options vary by program and location — admissions can confirm what is available to you.
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Stackable credentials
Credits may count toward higher degrees when you are ready to continue — see Stackable Degrees for pathways.
Certification-ready

Demo: graduates may be eligible for industry certification exams relevant to this field. Confirm requirements with your program director.

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$28,032
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Required courses

96 credit hours

Program Core Courses76 credit hours
GEN101Introduction to College Success
ENG101English Composition
MAT201Applied Mathematics
PRO210Health Information Management Associate Degree Foundations **
PRO220Health Information Management Associate Degree Applications **
PRO295Program Capstone / Externship **

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