SWOT analysis of Bachelor of Health Information Management (B.HIM) Curriculum: an analytical review

Abstract

Background/Objectives: The newly approved Bachelor of Health Information Management (B.HIM) istailored toward designing a befitting academic programme for HIM profession. The HIM professionworks to facilitate accurate, reliable, complete and timely information needed for excellent healthservice delivery in Nigeria.This paper looks at the overview, philosophy, objectives, unique features ofthe new curriculum. Design/Methods: An analytical review of the curriculum focusing on the in-builtstrengths, perceived weakness, seemingly abundant opportunities and likely threats accompanying theapplicability of the new document in the country. Results: The new curriculum is embedded with allnecessary ingredients essential for high level training for appropriate decision-making in healthcare delivery system. It also offers some fundamental skills, knowledge and experiences that must be coveredin order for a degree to be successfully accredited by the Health Records Officers’ Registration Board ofNigeria as well as necessary ingredients to equip the graduates as credible employees in the eyes ofpotential employers. Conclusion:The paper recommends measures to explore identificed strengths andopportunities in the curriculum to maximize their merits, while mechanisms to address the identifiedweakness and potential threats should be put in place.Keywords: Core curriculum; Health information management; National universities commission;Undergraduate; Nigeria