An HIM career places you right at the intersection where healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology.  An HIM professional collects, maintains and analyzes the data doctors, nurses and other healthcare decision makers rely on to deliver quality healthcare.   As an HIM professional, you’ll enjoy a broad selection of job opportunities and options for professional growth.  The technical (HIM) course schedule includes evenings, weekends and web-based classes. 

Graduates will be prepared to manage health information; administer computer information systems and code diagnosis and procedures for healthcare services provided to patients.  HIM professionals work in a multitude of settings throughout the healthcare industry including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies and home care providers.

Job Titles for Graduates

Clinical Coding Specialist, Health Information Technician, Cancer Registrar, Physician Practice Manager, Health Data Analyst

Accreditation Awards

Accredited by the Commission Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) www.cahiim.org

Employment Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment of health information technicians is expected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014 because of rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that will be increasingly scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers.

Starting Salaries for Graduates

$27,000-$34,000 per year starting salary

Program Faculty

Sherri Mallett, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, Program Chair

Cindy Kneip, RHIA - Instructor

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Curriculum