Online AAS Health Information Systems

What is Health Information Systems?

Health Information Systems (HIS) professionals organize and manage health information and medical records by ensuring quality, accuracy, confidentiality, and security. HIS professionals communicate regularly with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure the proper maintenance and management of electronic health records (EHRs).

Professionals who earn their health information systems degree online can specialize in several different areas of healthcare including medical billing, coding, health information and EHR management, health administration, cancer registry management, and more.

AAS HIS Program Outcomes:

After completing the online AAS HIS program, our graduates will:

• Have earned the highly sought-after RHIT® credential that top employers are looking for.
• Be fully Certified as a Professional Medical Coder, eligible to sit for the CPC® and CCA® exams.
• Stand out in the highly-competitive field of health information with your new degree, knowledge, and skills.
• Be able to leverage the latest tools and technology to improve patient care and reduce costs.
• Be able to verify the quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical records and health information.
• Be able to code professional diagnoses and complex medical procedures for billing and reimbursement.

Quick Program Stats:

• 71% Employment Rate: 71% of our HIS graduates were employed in the field within one year of graduation.*
• 90% RHIT Pass Rate: the average RHIT pass rate for Fall ’22 graduates was 90%! That’s over 22% higher than the national average!
• 100% Student Satisfaction: recent survey indicates 100% of our HIS grads were highly satisfied with the program!
• *8/2021 – 7/2022; **2021-2022 student survey

AAS HIS Program Highlights:

• 100% online – no campus visits required
• Graduate with your Associate, Professional Medical Coding Certificate, and your RHIT®!
• Valuable experience and exclusive networking opportunities through UC’s national healthcare network
• Generous financial aid packages available including grants and scholarships
• Fast track your Bachelor’s degree with guaranteed acceptance into UC’s 100% online Bachelor’s in HIM! In just a few additional semesters, you can advance your degree to a Bachelor’s and earn a higher-level credential – the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®) credential.

AAS HIS Program Accreditation & Distinction:

Quality Matters – Exemplary Online Program Certification

UC’s Online AAS HIS program is a proud recipient of the Quality Matters Exemplary Online Program Certification. UC Online’s commitment to providing learners with an exceptional online learning experience was recognized by Quality Matters (QM) – the international leader in quality assurance for online and innovative digital teaching and learning environments.

CAHIIM® Accreditation

The official Health Information Management accreditor of The University of Cincinnati Clermont is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM®). The College’s accreditation for the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Systems Technology has been reaffirmed through 2024-2025. All inquiries regarding the program’s accreditation status should be directed to CAHIIM by mail (200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601); by phone (312.235.3255); or via email to (info@cahiim.org).

Once you’ve completed a CAHIIM® accredited program and passed the registration exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA®), you can sit for the exam. Earning the RHIT® credential validates your competence in health information systems, technology, and management. This certification is highly sought after by employers. Graduate with your AAS HIS degree, coding certificate, and your RHIT® and hit the ground running!

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