Academic Programs

The four-year level is the Health Information Administrator program. This program focuses on analysis and delivery of health care data and the management of health care information resources. The profession addresses the nature and structure of health data and the translation of that data into usable forms of information, which support the health care of individuals and populations. Upon completion of this program, the student is eligible to sit for the national Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam to earn the RHIA credentials.

The Masters Degree program is the graduate level with an emphasis in health information systems. This degree prepares professionals responsible for the development and management of health information systems consistent with the clinical, fiscal, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements of health care institutions.

Weber State University is offering the MHA program.  Please contact Cory Moss at  cmoss@weber.edu or 801-626-7237 for details.  More information is also listed at  www.weber.edu/mha

Weber State offers an Institutional Certificate in Healthcare Coding and Classification. Upon completion of required courses, the student is more prepared to sit for AHIMA’s CCA exam to earn the credentials of Certified Coding Associate (CCA). The coding specialist will review and perform analysis of healthcare records, identifying pertinent diagnoses and procedures during each patient visit.  This is an entry level coding position. For more information about this program available in Utah, contact, Pat Shaw, M.Ed, RHIA at 801-626-7989 or E-mail: pshaw@weber.edu.

AHIMA offers numerous other credentials; for more information visit AHIMA.