Contact
Kathy Loflin, RHIA
(216) 987-4456
Kathy.Loflin@tri-c.edu
Metropolitan Campus
MHCS 106E
Health Careers Enrollment Ctr.
216-987-4247
healthcareers@tri-c.edu
Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus
2900 Community College Ave.
Cleveland OH 44115-3196
Health Information Management
The Health Information Management (HIM) program prepares graduates who can identify and use a variety of health information resources and technologies to accomplish the objectives of diverse practice environments. In general, these individuals may perform tasks related to the use, analysis, validation, presentation, abstracting, coding, storage, security, retrieval, quality measurement and control of health care data. Their responsibilities may also include supervision of personnel.
The goal of the Health Information Management Program is to provide an educational experience within the framework of professional standards. Graduates of the program may be eligible to take the national certification examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Upon passing the examination, an individual is permitted to use the credential RHIT behind his/her last name. Earning a credential validates your competence as an HIM professional to employers and the public.
This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Health Information Management Degree Outcomes
Suggested Semester Sequence
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(1) MATH-1800/2800 & 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement. |
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(2) HIM-1410 Healthcare Statistical Applications is strongly recommended. Another course may be selected with written departmental approval. |
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(3) Minimum of 8 semester credits of Arts & Hum/Soc & Beh Sci required--choose at least one course from C&S (Cultural & Diversity) |
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(4) Minimum of 3 semester credits of CommunicationsNote: General Education Requirement courses as listed satisfay competencies C&S |
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(C) = Capstone Course |
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Effective Fall 2008 |
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