WCU's Health Information Administration Program will continue as a concentration in th newly redesigned Health Systems Administration & Informatics program effective Fall 2012. This concentration offers an Online Option for RHITs to complete their Bachelor's of Science degree.  The Program is fully accredited by CAHIIM and graduates are eligible to sit for AHIMA's national credetial as a Registered Health Information Administration (RHIA).  Contact the HIA Program Director for more information.

Professionals are advocates for ensuring quality patient information.  This exciting career is at the center of health care and combines:

• medicine
• management
• law & ethics
• finance
• technology

HIA professionals are in demand in a variety of health care settings, including:

• hospitals
• physician offices
• outpatient centers
• long term care
• home care
• hospice
• mental health
• state agencies
• law offices