HIM and HI Program Search
Click on a tab below to learn more about a health information education program.
All programs below qualify for AHIMA student membership.
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AHIMA Foundation Professional Certificate Approval Program
The AHIMA Foundation Professional Certificate Approval Program directory will allow you to search for coding programs either the name of a program, by location (state) or whether or not a program is offered on-line. The program listing once opened will also provide contact information for the program director should you have any questions about a coding certificate or the coding certificate program.
Search Approved Coding Education Programs
Accredited Associate Program Directory
CAHIIM accredits HIM education programs at the associate degree level. To begin your search for a program, use the link below to search by education level, institution name, state, or distance learning (online) delivery.
Students interested in obtaining a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Certificate of Completion or Transfer of Credits information, must contact the CAHIIM Accredited program they wish to enroll in regarding their institutional policies.
View the directory of associate programs.
Accredited Baccalaureate Program Directory
CAHIIM accredits HIM education programs at the baccalaureate degree level. To begin your search for a program, use the link below to search by education level, institution name, state, or distance learning (online) delivery.
Students interested in obtaining a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Certificate of Completion or Transfer of Credits information, must contact the CAHIIM Accredited program they wish to enroll in regarding their institutional policies.
View the baccalaureate program directory.
To find a recognized HIM school in Canada, please visit: https://www.echima.ca/recognized-him-schools
Accredited Masters Program Directory
CAHIIM reviews HIM education programs at the masters level. To begin your search for a program, use the link below to search by education level, institution name, state, or distance learning (online) delivery.
View the Masters program directory.
Things to Consider When Selecting a Doctoral Program
Although a professional doctorate is not available, many PhD doctoral programs at universities around the country offer opportunities to specialize at the doctoral level in related areas such as biomedical informatics, public health informatics, project management, business administration, political science and law. As you consider what program will best fit your future career goals here are some things to consider:
The cost of a doctoral degree varies depending on whether you select a university or a private college, but in any case; pursuing a doctoral degree represents a significant financial investment in your future. You may want to know the answers to these questions to ensure a good value for your investment:
- What are the admission criteria? Do you have the qualifications that this program requires in order to apply?
- What is the average time to degree? Although some programs have set graduation plans, other doctoral programs are open ended – you graduate when your advisor indicates it is time.
- Is the focus of your doctoral studies reflective of your passion to specialize and contribute to practice or research in your chosen field?
- What financial support is available? Some doctoral programs will offer to reduce or waive tuition fees for doctoral students who will perform as a research assistant (RAs) or graduate assistant (GAs) for the program.
- Are your research interests consistent with those of faculty within the graduate program?
- Have you weighted the options of online doctoral programs versus campus-based?
A health information professional with a doctoral degree will find careers in government, healthcare delivery, public policy, academia , corporations, and health information exchange networks Employment looks good with corporate vendors that provide services for the healthcare market, and in higher education. The need for college professors teaching health information and informatics management is high.
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