Program Overview

What is Health Information Management?

The Health Information Management (HIM) program teaches students how to manage and protect patient information.

People in HIM play a vital role in assisting medical professionals—keeping patient information organized and confidential, leading to better privacy and health outcomes.

You will learn how to ensure doctors have the right patient information when they need it most.

In our program you’ll answer questions, such as:

• How can we improve patient care by better managing health information?
• What are the different types of health information systems?

What makes Health Information Management at Saint Peter’s University different?

A healthier, more secure world is a big part of our Jesuit mission. That’s why we’ve partnered with the School of Health Professions at Rutgers University to deliver this joint Bachelor of Science degree program in Health Information Management.

Both universities offer tremendous experiential learning opportunities as well as coursework led by expert faculty.

You’ll enjoy small class sizes on campus and countless professional opportunities in Jersey City and the NY metro area.

And because Saint Peter’s University is dedicated to every student we educate, you will be prepared for a life of impact in a changing world.

Just a few of the courses you can take in our HIM program:

• Statistics for Life Sciences
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Principles of Accounting

What can I do with a Health Information Management degree?

You can play an integral role in the healthcare industry. Doctors, patients, administrators and insurance representatives all rely on the safe and efficient movement of information.

Your work is necessary to the daily functions of hospitals, clinics, government agencies and more.

You will handle important tasks like coding medical records for billing and using health information systems to improve patient care.

Peacocks can pursue careers, such as:

• Health Data Analyst
• Medical Records Technician
• Privacy Officer
• Compliance Officer