Bachelor of Health Information Management and Technology

Health Information Management and Technology is concerned with planning, collecting, storing, retrieving and the dissemination of health care data that doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers rely on to deliver quality healthcare.  Along with the advances and innovations taking place around the world in all disciplines, especially in the field of information technology, highly qualified personnel in the field of Health Information Management (HIM) are continuously in demand. 

College

College of Public Health

Campus

Dammam

Track

College of Public Health Track

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BSc

Gender

Female

Years of study

5 (including foundational year and internship)

Credit hours

126

Additional requirements

Internship, Written Dissertation

Career Opportunities

Graduates may work as health informatics or quality assurance specialists.  They will have the opportunity to work in private or public hospitals, universities, public health organizations or health insurance companies.

A student applying to the program is required to:

1-    Meet all the admission requirements for Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University

2-    Successfully pass the College of Public Health foundational year

3-    Demonstrate an acceptable background in English language skills, mathematics and data science.

4-    Maintain a GPA of no less than 3.5 out of 5

First year

The student must successfully complete the foundational year in the College of Public Health track. 

Second Year

Students are introduced to the principles of health information management and technology through a series of courses that are designed to give them a solid foundation in this field.                                                                                                                             

Third year

During the third year students will study diagnostic and procedural coding such as ICD-10-CM, current strategies of systems design as well as different approaches to quality improvement (QI) in health care organizations.  Students will also have the opportunity to master and practice their technical skills through practical professional experiences at a variety of recognized hospitals.

Fourth year

The main focus of the fourth year is to provide the students with the skills and problem solving techniques that will be necessary in their professional careers.   They will be required to conduct a graduation project that demonstrates a strong understanding of scientific research.

Fifth year (Internship year)

Following the completion of the program of study, students are required to spend 12 months training in KFHU or another recognized hospital. The internship program provides the students with the opportunity to integrate their knowledge along with the professional attributes that were acquired throughout their college careers.  This Internship year bridges the academic world with the professional world.