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Bachelor of Science Health Information Administration
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science Health Information Administration
Peirce College
The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration degree program is to have Peirce College graduates apply sound theory and principles based upon the AHIMA curriculum competencies. Graduates of the HIA program are eligible to sit for the RHIA exam through AHIMA. Students interested in taking the RHIT exam must first complete the HIT program. Students who enroll directly into the HIA program forfeit eligibility to take the RHIT exam.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Compare diverse stakeholder perspectives through the delivery of health care services, analyze strategies for the management of information, evaluate policies and strategies to achieve data integrity, evaluate data dictionaries and data sets for compliance with governance standards, recommend privacy strategies for health information, recommend security strategies for health information, analyze compliance requirements throughout the health information life cycle, examine health informatics concepts for the management of health information, analyze technologies for health information management, interpret statistics for health services, examine health care findings with data visualizations, compare research methodologies pertaining to health care, manage data within a database management system, identify standards for exchange of health information, evaluate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines, manage components of the revenue cycle, evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies, evaluate compliance with external forces, aalyze components of risk management as related to a health organization, analyze the impact of policy on health care, facilitate fundamental leadership skills, assess the impact of organizational change, analyze human resource strategies for organizational best practices, leverage data-driven performance improvement techniques for decision making, verify financial management processes, examine behaviors that embrace cultural diversity, assess ethical standards of practice, facilitate consumer engagement activities, facilitate training needs for a healthcare organization, compare project management methodologies to meet intended outcomes, and compare diverse stakeholder perspectives through the delivery of health care services.
Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio,
the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences
you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will
transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Bachelor of Science Health Information Administration
121
BS in Healthcare Info Adm
121
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
AND
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
BS in Healthcare Info Admin Requirements
63
Healthcare Economics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Adv QM in HC
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIPAA for the Healthcare
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Health & Hum Res Methods
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Electronic Health Records
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIM Compliance
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIA PPE Workshop
0
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIA Capstone
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIA PPE
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Medical Terminology
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Intro to HIT
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Statistical Apps in HC
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Legal Issues Health Info
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Healthcare Reimbursement
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
ICD-10--CM Coding
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
CPT Outpatient Coding
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Info Sys for HIT
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Quality/Perf Imprv in HIM
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIT Workshop
0
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HIT Professional Pract
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Database Mgmt Systems
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HC Data Analytics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
SP and Organizational Dev
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
BS in HIA Core
45
Application Software Fund
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Effective Speech Comm
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Practical Reasoning
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
English Composition
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Rhetoric and Research
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Introduction to Ethics
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Intro to College Math
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
College Algebra
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Intro to Psychology
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Anatomy & Physiology I
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course list:
AND
Complete the following
Use the following rules
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Pathophysiology
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Soc of Behavior & Illness
3
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
GEN ED CORE
3
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
HUM/HIS CORE
3
Complete courses from the following Subject list:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
PRC100/PRC101 & Electives
13
PRC100/PRC101
3
Earn 3 credits: Complete the following
Earn 3 credits: Use the following rules
Complete the following
Use the following rules
Complete courses from the following Course:
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
OR
Complete courses from the following Course:
Elective Courses
12
complete any available course
AND
A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
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Credential That Prepares You For This Program
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
| Credit for Prior Learning | Yes. Students can earn credit for college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom, including professional and military training, credit-by-exam, professional certifications and licenses, as well as college courses. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
268
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100% of transfer students werre accepted as we are an open admission school.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Peirce College understands the needs of adults better than any other college or university in Philadelphia. Our advisors, counselors and faculty take the time to know you and understand your unique needs and goals so we can help you finish your degree, advance your career and transform your life. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29-9021.00 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Apply knowledge of healthcare and information systems to assist in the design, development, and continued modification and analysis of computerized healthcare systems. Abstract, collect, and analyze treatment and followup information of patients. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the healthcare information system. May design, develop, test, and implement databases with complete history, diagnosis, treatment, and health status to help monitor diseases. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 29-2072.00 | Medical Records Specialists | Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders. | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations |
| 11-9111.00 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations. | Management Occupations |