Prepare for a Dynamic Career
Technology is transforming health care, giving providers access to information that helps them deliver better and more cost-efficient care. The UW Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics & Health Information Management program provides you the skills needed to launch your career in the dynamic fields of health informatics and health information management.
Faculty and alumni from the Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics & Health Information Management discuss the curriculum, flexible schedule and opportunities to gain real-world experience.
Earn the RHIA Credential
Accredited by the CAHIIM, our program prepares you to become a registered health information administrator (RHIA). Learn how to manage patient records, develop IT solutions and analyze data.
Enter a Fast-Growing Field
Health services management is among the nation's fastest-growing occupations. Graduates of UW's HIHIM program are prepared to work in a variety of in-demand roles.
Learn on a Flexible Schedule
Because classes start in the late afternoon, you can fit the UW HIHIM program around other important commitments in your life, including your job and family.
Gain Practical Experience
For your culminating capstone project, you're matched with a Seattle-area health care organization and gain experience in areas such as systems analysis and problem-solving.
“Having the RHIA certification under my belt made a big statement to my current employer. The greater Seattle area can be a competitive market, and many employers are looking to hire credentialed candidates.”
— Jennifer Phan
Health Information Management Specialist II, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Accreditation
The Health Informatics and Health Information Management accreditor of the University of Washington is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the baccalaureate degree in Health Informatics and Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2022. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.