According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health information technology is one of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the U.S. HIM professionals maintain, collect and analyze health information, which is like putting together the pieces of a complex puzzle. 

  

Curriculum Requirements 

After completion of the 40 semester hours, students are eligible to apply for a Clarkson College Certificate of Completion.  

  

Once the 40 semester hours in the Certificate program have been completed, an additional 31 semester hours will fulfill the requirements for the Associate Degree in Health Information Management. 

 

The graphic below shows how you can build your career if you choose to path your way to the Bachelor's degree.

 

·         Foundations in Health Information Management (FHIM) = 22 hours

·         Certificate in Health Information Management (CHIM) = 40 hours

·         Associate Degree in Health Information Management (AHIM) = 71 hours

·         Bachelor Degree in Health Care Business with major in Health Information Management (HCBHIM) = 129 hours

  

Certificate in Health Information Management Program Courses  

Required Courses for HIM Program