UL Lafayette's bachelor's program in health information management is accredited by CAHIIM under its competency-based Future Education Model.
Health Information Management
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Ours is one of only six programs nationwide, and the first in Louisiana, accredited under CAHIIM's competency-based Future Education Model, which prepares graduates to meet the evolving needs of the health care workforce.
The program's accreditation has been reaffirmed through 2032.
Direct all inquiries about the program's accreditation status to CAHIIM: 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL 60601; 312-235-3255; info@cahiim.org.
Program Goals
- Faculty will demonstrate current knowledge, skills, qualifications, and professional development in the content areas they teach.
- The program will demonstrate responsiveness to the needs of its students and its communities of interest.
- Graduates will demonstrate HIM entry-level competencies.
- The curriculum will include, at a minimum, the domains and subdomains with content and experiences that enable students to meet current entry-level competencies.
- The program will maintain an Advisory Board to help faculty develop and revise program goals and curriculum, advise on program needs and expectations, and keep the program responsive to change.
Health Services Administration
Program Goals
- Prepare qualified professionals for entry- and mid-level administrative and operational positions in a variety of health care settings.
- Prepare students for entry into master's degree programs through high-quality educational offerings.
University Accreditation
See accreditation for the University and all College of Nursing & Health Sciences programs on College of Nursing & Health Sciences Accreditation.