Health Information Management

Health Information Management (Medical Records Administration)

Health information Management (Medical Records Administration) program is one of the applied Medical Sciences college programs offered at Buraydah Private Colleges in Qassim region. The decision to start the program was issued by the Ministry of Education on 1428 H. The program aims to graduate professional in health information management to meet the labor market needs and to contribute in achieving Saudi Vision 2030. It is the only program in the Qassim area that provide Bachelor health information management. The curriculum of the health information management program consisted of 45 courses totaling 130 credit hours. The courses are divided into eight semesters over a period of 4 years. The internship training period is six months.

The program has faculty staff members from diverse countries who are skilled at teaching and learning activities. Also, the program offers a variety of resources and facilities comprising computer lab, classroom with smart boards and library, sport facilities and cafeteria. The program also provides support services to its students including orientation activities for the new students and academic and career advising.   

Section Head

Dr Almutaz Khalfalla Mohammed Idris

Mobile No.: +966535068698 

Email: almutaz.idris@bpc.edu.sa 

 

Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision

Mission

Goals

Entry Requirements

Conditions:

The student must have a high school diploma (natural sciences) or its equivalent from inside or outside the kingdom.

The applicant must not have obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent for more than five years.

That he holds an intermediate university degree or a diploma of two years after high school in medical records from an accredited institute or college that:

o He must have a good grade or above, and if he is less than good, the student will be subject to another semester study to develop his skills and knowledge.

o He must have obtained the classification of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

o To have a TOEFL certificate for the English language, or to have a competency test (STEP 68), a computer TOEFL test (CBT 113), or the Internet TOEFL test (IBT 30), or to have an IELTS 3.5 certificate .

To successfully pass any test or personal interview.

To be medically fit.

The applicant must have approval to study from his employer if he works in any governmental or private authority.

That he was not dismissed from any other university or college for academic or ethical terms.

Submit the required documents specified by the College Admission and Registration Unit.

Fill out the registration form.

Admission is made through the selection of students according to the rates and conditions required to enroll in the major.

Graduate Attributes

Attributes:

  • The ability to apply knowledge and skills in health information management fields.
  • The ability to search, analyze and participate in development of knowledge of health information management.
  • The ability to acquire and apply new technical knowledge and skills in health information management discipline.
  • The ability to effectively communicate health information management concepts and skills with others.
  • Ability to work within team members or leading the team in health information management context to achieve common goals.
  • The ability to apply knowledge and skills to develop solutions for health information management related problems.
  • The ability to commit to ethics, values and legal aspects and responsibility in health information management profession.

Program Study Plan

LEVEL ONE
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
ARAB 101 Arabic Language (1) 2 0 2  
BIOS 101 Biostatistics 2 0 2  
COMP 101 Computer of Health Science 2 0 2  
ENGL 101 English Language (1) 2 8 6  
COMM 101 Communication Skills 2 0 2  
ISLM 101 Introduction to Islamic culture 2 0 2  
TOTAL 12 8 16  
LEVEL TWO
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
BIOL 101 Biology 2 2 3  
CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry 2 2 3  
ENGL 102 English Language (2) 2 8 6 ENGL 101
PHYS 101 General physics 2 2 3  
ARAB 102 Arabic Language (2) 2 0 2  
TOTAL 10 14 17  
LEVEL THREE
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
ISLM 102 Islamic Culture 2 0 2  
ENGL 105 Medical Terminology 1 2 2 ENGL 102
HIMG 201 Health Records science  3 0 3  
HIMG 211 Health Care Systems 3 0 3  
PHAR 201 Introduction to pharmacology  2 0 2  
BIOL 201 Anatomy and Physiology 3 2 4 BIOL 101
TOTAL 14 4 16  
LEVEL FOUR
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
ISIM 103 Economic Systems in Islam 2 0 2  
HIMG 208 Health Information Management l 2 2 3  
HIMG 205 Health Information requirements & Standard 2 0 2 HIMG201
HIMG 212 Principle of  Financial Accounting 3 0 3  
HIMG 213 Introduction to Economic 3 0 3  
BIOL 303 Pathophysiology 2 2 3 BIOL 201
TOTAL 14 4 16  
LEVEL FIVE
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
ISLM 104 Principles of  Political systems in Islam 2 0 2  
HIMG 311 Management of health care organization 3 0 3  
HIMG 302 Clinical classification systems 2 2 3  
HIMG 303 Health information technology 3 0 3  
EPID 312 Epidemiology  3 0 3  
HIMG 304 Medical Transcription  1 4 3  
  14 6 17  
LEVEL SIX
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
HIMG 306 Medical Coding 1 2 2 3 HIMG302
HIMG 312 Health Insurance  3 0 3  
HIMG 314 Research methods in Health Sciences 3 0 3 BIOS101
HIMG 316 Human Resource Management 3 0 3  
HIMG 308 Health Information Management ll 2 2 3 HIMG208
Total  13 4 15  
LEVEL SEVEN
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
HIMG401 Medical coding ll 2 2 3 HIMG 306
HIMG 405 Health care informatics 3 0 3  
HIMG 411 Health insurance reimbursement  2 2 3 HIMG 312
HIMG 412 Ethical & legal Aspects In Health care 2 0 2  
HIMG 313 Health Care planning 3 0 3  
HIMG 454 HIM Clinical Education 1 1 4 3  
Total  12 10 17  
LEVEL EIGHT
Code & Number Course Name Contact Hours Credits Pre-requisite
Theory Practical
HIMG 414 Quality Management in Health Care 3 0 3  
HIMG 431 Data base Management in Health care 2 2 3  
HIMG 432 IT project Management 3 0 3  
HIMG 444 Seminar in Heath information Administration  3 0 3  
HIMG 455 HIM Clinical education ll 1 6 4 HIMG 454
Total 12 8 16  

Committees

Scientific Research Committee

Training, Excellence and Alumni Affairs Committee

Quality and Development Committee

Study plans and programs committee

Student Support Committee

Learning Resources Committee

Committee for extracurricular activities and community service

Faculty Information

  • Dr. Almutaz Mohamed Idris
  • Dr. Ahmed Hassan Sabahalkhair
  • Dr. DANISH IQBAL
  • Dr. Elkhazin Ali Abdelmageed Eltayeb
  • Dr. Khaled M. Bahaaeldin Ahmed
  • Lecturer Abubakr Ibrahim Mohamed

Contact Details

Buraydah Private Colleges - College of Applied Medical Sciences - Buraidah - P.O. B: 31717 Postal Code: 51418 - Building No. 5

Department Head: Dr Almutaz Khalfalla Mohammed Idris

Mobile No.: +966535068698

Email: almutaz.idris@bpc.edu.sa 

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