Health Sciences in Health Information Management

Program Title:	Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Health Information Management
Credit Hours:	135
Award Granted on Completion:	Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Health Information Management
Delivery Mode:	Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:	Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study:	English
Duration:	4 Years
Campus:	Abu Dhabi
Faculty Info:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

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About the Program

The Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences, with a major in Health Information Management (HIM), is a comprehensive program that will prepare you for a rewarding career at the intersection of healthcare and information technology. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to manage and analyze health information to ensure its accuracy, accessibility, and security. Throughout the program, you will develop a solid foundation in health sciences, health systems, and information management principles. You will also understand health information management’s unique challenges and opportunities, including privacy regulations, electronic health records, data analytics, and health informatics.

Major areas of study in the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences program include:

Health Information Systems: Learn about the design, implementation, and management of health information systems, including electronic health records (EHRs), health information exchange (HIE), and health data standards.
Health Data Management: Gain knowledge and skills in collecting, organizing, and analyzing health data. Learn about classification systems, coding standards, and data quality assurance techniques.
Healthcare Privacy and Security: Gain an understanding of legal and ethical considerations for patient privacy and health data security. Learn about regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and security protocols.
Health Informatics: Explore the application of information technology in healthcare, including the use of data analytics, decision support systems, and telehealth technologies to improve patient care and outcomes.
Health Information Governance: Learn the policies, standards, and best practices for managing health information in accordance with industry guidelines. Develop skills in policy development, information governance frameworks, and compliance management.

Throughout the program, students engage in hands-on learning experiences, including internships, industry placements, and projects. These opportunities allow students to apply their knowledge in the real world and gain valuable industry experience. Graduates of the HIM program are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in health information management. They may work in hospitals, clinics, government agencies, research institutions, or health information technology companies. Possible positions include health information manager, HIM specialist, clinical data analyst, privacy officer, or EHR implementation consultant. The Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Health Information Management offers a dynamic and rewarding educational path for individuals who are passionate about the intersection of healthcare and information technology. Graduates contribute to the effective management of health information, improving patient care, decision-making, and health outcomes.

Objectives

Enhance awareness of societal values, integrity at work, and excellence in the healthcare sector
Prepare students to evolve in a cross-functional, team-based work environment
Provide multidisciplinary competencies to meet the requirements of the healthcare sector
Prepare students to serve in middle management positions in the public and private healthcare sector
Prepare students for HIMA international certifications
Provide the knowledge and skills required for developing wide health record systems

Learning Outcomes

Identify key national and international organizations that contribute to the delivery of quality healthcare in the UAE
Demonstrate knowledge of biomedical sciences, including medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, epidemiology, and biostatistics, required to manage the healthcare sector
Develop a better understanding of the scope of professional practice in the domain of health information management, including healthcare quality management, health economics, legal and ethical aspects of health information management, healthcare business intelligence, leadership for health professionals, governance, and health informatics concepts and applications
Gain a greater understanding of the role of the health information management professionals in enhancing patient safety and, as a result, the quality of healthcare in the UAE
Analyze technologies for health information management and manage the applications and processes for clinical classifications and medical coding, including reimbursement systems for use in UAE healthcare organizations
Create and record policies, procedures, and standards that reflect the importance of confidentiality, security, and integrity of health care data and skills in compliance with the UAE's healthcare delivery systems

Career Opportunities

After completing the Bachelor of Applied Health Sciences in Health Information Management, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the positions previous graduates of the program have secured:

Health Information Manager or Consultant
Health Information Technology Director
Clinical Coding Specialist
Medical Records Clerk
Medical Claims Manager
Health Information Analyst or Specialist
Medical Insurance Coordinator or Manager
Information Access and Disclosure Specialist
Health Information Technician
Quality Improvement Specialist
Abstractor
Healthcare IT Project Manager
Medical and Health Services Manager
HIM Director or Consultant
Senior Compliance Specialist or Analyst
Revenue Cycle Specialist
Coding Auditor
Privacy or Compliance Officer
Health Data Analyst

Program Curriculum

General Requirements – 11 Courses (33 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	None
ENG100	English I	3	None
GEN100/ GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3	None
GEN102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	None
GEN105	Emirates Culture and Society	3	None
ENG104	English II	3	ENG100
GEN103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3	ENG100
GEN201	Psychology	3	ENG104
GEN302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	ENG104
GEN304	Ethics	3	ENG104
MTH105	Mathematics and Statistics	3	None

Basic Medical Sciences Courses – 5 Courses (15 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3
BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3	BMS 110
BMS 122	Human Physiology	3	BMS 110
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3	BMS 410
BMS410	Pathology	3	BMS 122

Basic Science Courses -2 Courses (6 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BSC 122	Biology for Health Sciences	3	–
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3	MTH105

Core Major Courses – 27 Courses (81 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BUS100	Introduction to Management	3	–
ACC106	Accounting Principles (I)	3
BAF301	Introduction to Financial Management	3	ACC106
HIM210	Introduction to Health Information Management	3	CIT100
CIT122	Introduction to Database Management Systems	3	HIM210
HCM120	Healthcare Institutions Management	3	BUS100
BSC321	Public Health and Epidemiology	3	BSC 220
HCM324	Healthcare economics	3	BAF301
BUS309	Operations Management	3	BUS100
BUS413	Leadership	3	BUS309
HIM320	Medical Coding I	3	BMS410
HIM410	Medical Coding II	3	BMS410
HIM310	Management of Health Information Systems	3	CIT122
HIM306	Health Data Concepts	3	HIM210
HIM311	Healthcare Information Systems Analysis and Design	3	HIM210
HIM423	Introduction to Healthcare Informatics	3	HIM210
HIM321	Healthcare Information Security and Privacy	3	CIT122
HIM401	Reimbursement and Revenue Cycle Management	3	HIM410
HCM212	Healthcare Delivery System	3	BUS309
HCM307	Health Promotion and Disease Prevention	3	BMS410
HCM 323	Quality Management in Healthcare	3	BUS100
BUS407	Project Management	3	BSC 220
HCM414	Information Governance for Health Professionals	3	HCM221
HCM221	Electronic Health Records	3	HIM310
HCM312	Medical Insurance Systems	3	HIM410
HIM420	Graduation Project	3	Completing 99 Cr.
HIM422	Internship	3	Completing 99 Cr.

Study Plans

YEAR 1 (36 CH)
Semester 1		CH	Semester 2		CH
ENG100	English I	3	GEN100/101	Communication Skills in Arabic/Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3
MTH105	Mathematics & Statistics	3	ENG104	English II	3
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3	GEN 201	Psychology	3
BIT100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3
GEN102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	GEN304	Ethics	3
BSC122	Biology for Health Sciences	3	ACC106	Accounting Principles I	3
Total		18		Total	18
YEAR 2 (30 CH)
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3	BMS410	Pathology	3
HIM210	Introduction to Health Information Management	3	GEN103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3
GEN302	Fundamentals of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability	3	BAF301	Introduction to Financial Management	3
BMS 122	Human Physiology	3	CIT122	Introduction to Database Management Systems	3
BUS100	Introduction to Management	3	HCM120	Healthcare Institutions Management	3
Total		15		Total	15
YEAR 3 (33 CH)
HIM 310	Management of Health Information Systems	3	HIM320	Medical Coding, I	3
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3	HIM306	Health Data Concepts	3
BUS 309	Operations Management	3	HCM307	Health Promotion and Disease Prevention	3
HIM311	Healthcare Information Systems Analysis and Design	3	HCM221	Electronic Health Records	3
HCM324	Healthcare Economics	3	HIM321	Healthcare Information Security and Privacy	3
GEN105	Emirates Culture and Society	3
Total		18		Total	15
YEAR 4 (33 CH)
HCM414	Information Governance for Health Professionals	3	HIM420	Graduation Project in HIM	3
HCM 323	Quality Management in Healthcare	3	HCM312	Medical Insurance System	3
HIM410	Medical Coding II	3	HIM401	Reimbursement and Revenue Cycle Management	3
BUS413	Leadership	3	HIM422	Internship	3
HIM212	Health Care Delivery Systems	3	HIM423	Introduction to Healthcare Informatics	3
BSC321	Public Health and Epidemiology	3	BUS407	Project Management	3
Total		18		Total	18

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Admission Requirements

Liwa College offers Bachelor’s programs that are accredited by the Ministry of Education in the UAE and are designed in collaboration with our strategic partners across all industries. Our curricula as well as teaching and learning methods follow a practical approach whereby students get to test theories and develop skills that bridge the gap between academia and the labor market needs.

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