B.Sc in Health Information Management (B.Sc. HIM)
B.Sc in Health Information Management (B.Sc. HIM)
Introduction
A Health Information Management professional responsibility cover the collection, storage, analysis and dissemination of healthcare information within the healthcare system. HIM personnel’s in a healthcare setting would ensure the accuracy and timeliness of patient data for the continuity of quality care. The HIM professionals are essential for all healthcare setting to generate reports and records about patient care, design and manage health information systems, maintain security and legal aspects of patient records and establishing appropriate procedures to protect patient data.
Programme Duration
4 years (8 semester) B. Sc. Program inclusive of one year of internship/Externship
Programme Eligibility
12th from CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 55% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately. A candidate also must have passed in English (Core or selective or functional) as a subject of studies in the qualifying examination.
OR
Diploma in Health Information Management after 12th from CBSE or equivalent with minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately. A candidate also must have passed in English (CORE or selective or functional) as a subject of studies in the qualifying examination.
Selection Procedure
CUET(UG) / JUEE & Interview
Programme Highlights
- Highly skilled and trained HIM professionals
- Trainings in public and private hospitals
- Training with Health insurance sector
- Training in IT sector
Career Opportunities
Health Information Management Technologists | Health Information Management Officers |
Medical Coder | Health Data Analyst |
Health Information System Officer | Clinical Documentation Specialist |
Data Quality Manager | Health Insurance Sector |
Exit Exam
A national level exit test is proposed to be conducted for all BSc. HIM students in India. A student needs to pass the exam to get license and practice as a HIM professional in India as per NCAHP guidelines.