North Carolina HIM Programs

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Health Information Management Programs in North Carolina

Looking for a terrific new way to get involved with the healthcare industry and become a key player in a field that's projected to grow faster than the national average for many years to come? Health Information Management Programs in North Carolina may have the answer that you're looking for! Health Information Management is a very important part of supporting excellent healthcare outcomes for patients throughout the United States, and North Carolina Health Information Management Programs are around to help you get involved. As a discipline, you'll find this one is growing at 20% and is projected to grow even faster in some areas of North Carolina!

There are three different degree paths that you can choose from when you are looking to get involved in Health Information Management. The most popular option for many years has been the associate's degree. It combines a strong core of Health Information Management classes with some basics that will help you succeed in the health environment. An associate's degree requires only two years, and if you choose one that's online, you can manage it around your schedule. You'll learn about the databases and other technical tools that are critical to keeping health information updated and ensuring everyone in a care team has access to the data they need.

A bachelor's degree is another approach to your new Health Information Management career. These degrees generally take about four years -- however, you can shorten this by taking summer courses or starting with an associate's degree, which can cut the study time you need in half. A bachelor's degree helps you add to your existing education by expanding your perspective in a wide variety of "general education" fields. These usually include some sciences, writing, literature or general English, and a few of the social sciences or humanities. All in all, bachelor's degree holders tend to make more than those with an associate's: The median Healthcare Information Management income is $32,000.

A master's degree is reserved for those who want to achieve the highest level of formal education possible. The master's degree is currently considered the highest level of formal academic training that a student can aspire to in Health Information Management. Providing two more years of expert training, these degrees include some very intellectually challenging classes. They provide you with insight into some of the newest and more sophisticated subjects surrounding Health Information Management, which can help you lead in North Carolina's growing body of professionals in this discipline. A master's degree often helps you ascend to management positions and may impact your income.

North Carolina Board of Nursing
3724 National Drive, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone: (919) 782-3211
Fax: (919) 781-9461

North Carolina Nurses Association

• North Carolina Department of Public Health
• Henderson County Department of Public Health
• Surry County Health Department