Vermont HIM Programs

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

Health Information Management Programs in Vermont

Vermont is a state that is well known for excellent healthcare. It has many doctors in its line of governors and also has a variety of great hospitals, far more than one might expect from a state of its size. It should not be a shock, then, that Health Information Management Programs in Vermont attract a lot of attention. But remember: Even if you are a student in Vermont, you may be able to find online courses or other options from out of the state. Whether you choose Vermont Health Information Programs or otherwise, you'll find that the curriculum is generally standardized, reflecting the skills and knowledge areas that are most important for this growing field.

Health Information Management is a health support specialization that focuses on giving healthcare organizations the skills to handle the flood of documents and records that move through them every day. Although Health Information Management has existed since the early 1900s, it is now mostly a computerized discipline. You will work with a variety of software programs, databases, and other tools -- while communicating with doctors and other administrative staff like yourself -- to input, manage, and protect these confidential documents. An associate's degree generally focuses on these areas.

If you would like to take your education further and position yourself to exceed the median salary in Health Information Management -- which is about $32,000 around the country -- you should weigh your options for a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's degree includes more Health Information Management courses as well as a much wider range of general classes. It can help you learn how to communicate effectively and resolve problems that can come up in a hectic healthcare office. It also gives you the credentials that you need to pursue a master's degree.

A master's degree is the most advanced degree recognized by most experts in the world of Health Information Management. People usually pursue these degrees so they can specialize in one particular area of the discipline. Though the field is expected to grow at a rate of about 20% for several years to come, only a handful of workers will enjoy the benefits of this advanced degree. In addition to a handful of very advanced classes in your field, you will also have the chance to do sophisticated research or a unique, special project as a capstone experience. Usually, this kind of degree takes two years to achieve.

Vermont State Board of Nursing
81 River Street
Heritage Building
Montpelier, VT 05609-1106
Phone: (802) 828-2396
Fax: (802) 828-2484

Vermont State Nurses Association

• Vermont Department of Health