Ohio's Health Information Management pathway prepares students for careers managing patient health information and medical records in healthcare facilities. With increasing digitization of health records and regulatory requirements around patient data, health information management is growing in importance.
Students study health information systems, medical coding and billing, healthcare compliance (HIPAA), database management, and data analysis. They work with electronic health record (EHR) systems and learn classification systems used in healthcare.
Graduates work as health information technicians, medical coders, or medical records specialists in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and government healthcare agencies. Many advance to health information management supervisory roles or pursue Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentials through continued education.
Health Information Management at a Glance
2
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Ohio's health information management standards are developed with healthcare information professionals and healthcare institutions. Curriculum emphasizes HIPAA compliance, medical coding, health information systems, and data management.
Competency assessments include EHR proficiency, medical coding accuracy, compliance knowledge, and data management skills. Students pursue Certified Health Information Technician (CHIT) and coding certifications.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Health Science Foundations |
| Health Information Systems |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
- ✓NOCTI Emergency and Medical Services
- ✓NOCTI Health Assistant
- ✓Medical Terminology Certification
- ✓Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- ✓CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
- ✓First Aid
- ✓Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Health Records Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $41,040 - $57,220
Adjusted for cost of living: $44,701
Medical Coder
Entry LevelSalary range: $52,050 - $79,420
Adjusted for cost of living: $56,693
Health Information Supervisor
ExperiencedSalary range: $52,050 - $79,420
Adjusted for cost of living: $76,920
Health Information Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $52,050 - $79,420
Adjusted for cost of living: $76,920
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with hospital health information departments, medical records companies, and healthcare billing operations throughout Ohio.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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