The program is designed to help students understand the technology, terminology, and professional skills required for a rewarding career in healthcare with this specialized online initiative from Dyersburg State. Students will participate in a professional practice experience, which must be hospital-based and provide valuable exposure to a healthcare setting under the supervision of an approved preceptor. Courses may include: Introduction to Health Information Management, Coding and Classification Systems, and Healthcare Reimbursement.
Dyersburg State will offer a new Medical Coding and Billing Certificate beginning Fall of 2025.
Healthcare Information Management Associate’s Degree Benefits:
- Median annual salary of $50,000 for medical and health services manager
- 28% projected job growth for medical and health service managers through 2032
- Fall, spring, or summer starts throughout the year – complete your degree full-time or part-time
- 24/7 online accessibility – attend class when and where it’s convenient
- Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Management (RHIT) exam given by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or a certificate in Professional Medical Coding & Billing
For more information, contact Susan Osborne at osborne@dscc.edu or 737-286-3294 or 731-286-3214, or Rene Stanley at stanley@dscc.edu.
Dyersburg State Community College’s (DSCC) Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
The program is designed to help students understand the technology, terminology, and professional skills required for a rewarding career in healthcare with this specialized online initiative from Dyersburg State. Students will participate in a professional practice experience, which must be hospital-based and provide valuable exposure to a healthcare setting under the supervision of an approved preceptor. Courses may include: Introduction to Health Information Management, Coding and Classification Systems, and Healthcare Reimbursement.
Dyersburg State will offer a new Medical Coding and Billing Certificate beginning Fall of 2025.
Healthcare Information Management Associate’s Degree Benefits:
- Median annual salary of $50,000 for medical and health services manager
- 28% projected job growth for medical and health service managers through 2032
- Fall, spring, or summer starts throughout the year – complete your degree full-time or part-time
- 24/7 online accessibility – attend class when and where it’s convenient
- Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Management (RHIT) exam given by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or a certificate in Professional Medical Coding & Billing
For more information, contact Susan Osborne at osborne@dscc.edu or 737-286-3294 or 731-286-3214, or Rene Stanley at stanley@dscc.edu.
