Kentucky HIM Programs

New graduates celebrate with their families at their nursing commencement ceremony.

Health Information Management Programs in Kentucky

Although you might not know it at a glance, Kentucky is one of a variety of states around the country that is in the middle of a healthcare revolution. Kentucky Health Information Management Programs are reporting more students and a higher graduation rate. Kentucky is riding the wave predicted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other federal agencies, which report the likelihood of more than 20% growth in Health Information Management over the next several years. Health Information Management Programs in Kentucky provide the student with a wide range of options, whether they want a short or long course of formal education.

The associate's degree is an extremely popular option for more and more students in Kentucky. This two year degree is great for younger students who want to be conscious of their budget and more mature students who are making a mid-career transition to the allied health field. The associate's degree is the shortest formal course of study that will give you the skills you need to get started in Health Information Management. In this field, you will be one of the technicians responsible for maintaining and verifying the information associated with patients' healthcare records. This requires both technical and people skills!

A bachelor's degree is a good way to advance your education if you want to learn more about other fields. Bachelor's degree holders are typically seen as performing better on the job in terms of critical thinking and management skills, so anyone can benefit from a bachelor's education. As a Health Information Management major, you will have time to enjoy a wider range of courses about your field. You will also learn from professors in many other fields: Some may be related directly to healthcare, such as business and technology. Others are simply intended to help you become a more versatile and knowledgeable person in general.

In Kentucky, a master's degree is recognized as a high achievement in the world of Health Information Management. A master's degree requires you to complete two years of specialized course work in addition to your bachelor's degree. Like the associate's degree, most of this course work will pertain directly to Health Information Management. However, unlike the associate's degree, the master's degree material is extremely complex and specialized. Many of the graduates who achieve this kind of degree will go on to more senior leadership roles in their field. They may become corporate trainers or may ultimately become teachers in Health Information Management.

Kentucky Board of Nursing
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40222
Phone: (502) 429-3300
Fax: (502) 429-3311

Kentucky Nurses Association

• Kentucky Department for Public Health
• The Northern Kentucky Independent District Health Department