Wisconsin HIM Programs

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Health Information Management Programs in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a great state for finding healthcare education programs that are fast, innovative, and helpful for gaining real job skills. Health Information Management Programs in Wisconsin are in great demand, just like the professionals that they train. Wisconsin Health Information Management Programs can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home as a distance learning student using the internet for your classes, or they may be handled in a face to face format. Regardless of which you opt for, you will have to consider your educational goals and decide whether to go for the associate's, bachelor's or master's degree level.

An associate's degree is the usual choice of Wisconsin students who are graduating from high school or who want to transition to a new career path quickly while still working full time. An associate's degree is generally the shortest formal degree available in any field, requiring about two years of full time class work to complete. In Health Information Management, this amounts to a series of classes focused on the technology and business skills required to accurately manage a healthcare facility's records. As the field becomes more and more computerized, this usually includes classes in medical transcription, encoding, and database use.

The bachelor's degree is ideal if you have a longer period of time to spend in your studies or if you plan to become a full-time student. A bachelor's degree blends the basics of Health Information Management with classes from a full menu of other classes so that you can customize your degree plan accordingly. There are also some classes that your degree program may require, such as English and math. Because a bachelor's degree offers a fuller experience of many different fields, some Wisconsin employers consider it a good investment in your future, giving you problem-solving and critical thinking skills you'll need in senior positions.

A master's degree is an excellent way to become known as a top mind and innovator in the world of Health Information Management. You will have the opportunity to work with a small group of other students and typically get more "one on one" contact with your professors than you might be used to at earlier levels. A master's degree imparts higher order technical skills combined with the ability to research and work with some of the most pressing concerns in the field. This can help you stand out if you plan to apply for jobs with nationally known employers.

Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
1400 E. Washington Avenue, RM 173
Madison, WI 53708
Phone: (608) 266-0145
Fax: (608) 261-7083

Wisconsin Nurses Association

• Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services