Online Health Information Management Associate Degree Program

If this sounds like a good fit for you, you'll need career training to learn the skills needed for entry-level positions in this field. In addition to online education, UMA students in this program also get real-world experience through a practicum (experience in a healthcare setting). In this practicum, you will complete tasks commonly required in a job relating to the field under supervision. When you complete your degree program with UMA, you can apply for entry-level jobs in health information management.

Absolutely. While the basic training may be similar between schools that offer health information management degrees online, UMA is pleased to offer an extensive list of student services to help you overcome academic challenges. UMA is a school that offers a Health Information Management program that includes one-on-one academic support, help with writing your resume, job interview coaching, and job search assistance.

One of the significant hurdles in health information management is maintaining the accuracy and completeness of patient data. As healthcare providers gather vast amounts of information, it's crucial to verify that every piece of data is both accurate and comprehensive. While this task can be daunting, it's fundamentally important for delivering high-quality patient care.

As a Health Information Management student at UMA, you’ll take courses on a wide range of topics. You’ll receive an introduction to health information and records, leadership roles in healthcare settings, cybersecurity as it relates to health information, procedural terminology codes, and so much more. To see a typical list of the courses you would take at UMA, see the courses section on this page or consult the UMA Catalog.

Entry-level positions for this career field typically start in the lower range of estimated salaries, with the lowest 10 percent being $31,710 or less annually. UMA's programs prepare graduates for such entry-level positions and its median graduate salaries generally tend to be in this range, based on self-reported data from graduates.

The median annual salary for all those in this career field (not just UMA graduates) is $47,180. The top 10 percent of earners in this career field earned more than $75,460. In other words, not many people in this field make more than this amount annually.

Note: Salaries may vary according to location and other factors.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Medical Records Specialists. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm#tab-1

Online courses at UMA are designed to include flexible study time. Complete your classwork in the morning, at lunch, or in the middle of the night. It's up to you. UMA is here to help you every step of the way with online academic support, a student-friendly online library, 24/7 tech support, and more. Visit the UMA Online page to learn more.

Although completion times do vary by individual student, you could earn your health information management associate degree in 18 months and be on your way to pursuing an entry-level role in the field.²

Ultimate Medical Academy is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES.org), a national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education. Though UMA is not a university or college, we offer online diplomas and degrees as well as blended healthcare programs, some of which offer on-site externships/practicums and certification preparation — all intended to put you in a position to pursue a healthcare career after graduation.

The Health Information Management accreditor of Ultimate Medical Academy is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Ultimate Medical Academy's accreditation for the associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2025-2026. All inquiries about the program's accreditation status should be directed by mail to the CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.