- Online
- Field Experience
- Online
- Field Experience
Launch or Advance Your Vital Health Information Education
Health information isn’t just data—it’s critical information for real patients. Health information professionals are responsible for utilizing technology to accurately and securely manage patient data, from medical history and clinical notes to lab results and diagnoses. Thanks to the precision of health information professionals, healthcare workers can provide quality care and ensure the system works efficiently through processing, billing and coding.
In our Health Information programs, you won't simply study the material, you will actively practice in AHIMA® virtual labs.1 Gain the experience and confidence you need to pursue a career monitoring, analyzing and managing health information and electronic health records (EHR).
Start in our Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program for a shorter program that could lead to a healthcare role, then seamlessly ladder into out Associate’s degree to expand your skills.2 CAHIIM-accredited online Associate's (and at select campuses) and online Bachelor's degree programs—we'll help you keep moving forward until you reach your goals.3
Getting started is easy with no application fee and eight start dates per year. No matter your experience, we have a program for you.
Health Information Degrees
Your education should be tailored to your needs, not the other way around. At Rasmussen University, start in the Health Information program that best fits your educational background, then easily ladder up to the credential that meets your education and career goals. Entering the field for the first time? You have two entry options: Certificate or Associate’s degree.
Whatever path you pursue, we have the student support and career services to help see you through, from Certificate and Associate’s degree to Bachelor’s and Master’s degree.
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Certificate: Medical Billing and Coding
Start here if:
You’re just entering the field and looking for a shorter program that could lead to a healthcare role. This is a great stepping stone toward your Associate’s degree and a future career in medical billing and coding.2
Finish in as few as:
9 months7
Career Opportunities:
- Medical Biller
- Medical Coder
- Medical Insurance Claims Clerk/Specialist
- Medical Collections Specialist
- Patient Services Representative/Navigator
- Patient Access Representative
- Patient Registrar
- Medical Record Clerk
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Associate’s Degree: Health Information Technician
Start here if:
You’re ready to learn more about managing patient data, revenue cycle, and billing and coding. You're also interested in pursuing the RHIT® exam.4 If you already have your Medical Billing and Coding Certificate, you can start here.Finish in as few as:
18 months7Career Opportunities:
- Health Information Technician
- Health Information Data Collection and Analysis Specialist
- Medical Coder / Biller Analyst / Auditor
- Electronic Health Records Specialist
- Compliance Auditor / Specialist
- Patient Care Coordinator
- Release of Information Specialist
- Revenue Cycle Reimbursement Specialist
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Bachelor’s Degree: Health Information Management
Start here if:
You have your Associate's degree in health information or in an another subject with your RHIT credential. You're interested in a higher leadership role and want to prepare for the RHIA® exam.5Finish in as few as:
18 months7Career Opportunities:
- Health Information Services Manager
- Privacy Officer
- Health Information Applications and EHR Implementation Specialist
- Clinical / Healthcare Informatics Analyst / Specialist
- Compliance Officer / Auditor
- Revenue Cycle Reimbursement Manager
- Health Information Management Specialist
- Clinical Documentation Specialist
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Master’s Degree: Choose Your Path
Master’s degree programs to consider:
Master of Business Administration (MBA) >
Master of Healthcare Administration >
Master of Public Health >Sample MBA job titles:
- Business analytics and intelligence
- Business and project management
- Client relations
- Education
- Financial management
- Government services
- Healthcare administration
- Human resources
Sample MHA job titles:
- Admissions coordinator or director
- Clinical director
- Health services manager
- Hospital administrator
- Long-term care administrator
- Medical services manager
- Practice manager
Learn from Seasoned Pros
The curriculum is both taught and kept current by expert health information professionals. Real-world projects, AHIMA® virtual labs and live interactions with instructors will help you become a more confident and capable professional.
Real-World Skills
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll be a stronger contributor with skills in:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Diversity, equity and inclusion
- Ethics and professional responsibility
- Digital fluency
- Information literacy
Support to Make it Work
All courses in the Health Information area of study, including Medical Billing and Coding, are 100% online. From 24/7 tech support and career services to library and learning services with over 400,000 ebooks and electronic reference materials, we’re dedicated to a robust learning community.