Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Health Information Management

Phone: 580.774.3287

Fax: 580.774.3795

him@swosu.edu

Health Information Management

The Health Information Manager is the professional responsible for the management of health information systems within health care facilities and other health related organizations. The health information management administrator is an expert in the world of health record systems. He/she is responsible for obtaining complete health records for use in research; for gathering statistical information on which to base long-range health planning goals; for determining the legitimacy of requests for confidential medical information; for controlling the circulation and integrity of health records, and, as a department head, is responsible for efficiency of the health information department employees in the performance of daily activities.

Course Requirement Information
Required Courses Credit Hrs  
General Education 43-44 hrs
Degree Specific
 37 hrs
  Electives
Minimum Hours Required for degree 126-127 hrs
Approximately 8 Semesters

NOTE:

For students who enrolled at SWOSU before Fall 2004, download Course Sequence here.