eHIM Certificate Program

(43 credits)

In collaboration with the Networking & Convergence Technologies program, the Health Information Management (HIM) program is pleased to offer a 43-credit certificate in eHIM (Electronic Health Information Management).

The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that career opportunities for HIM professionals will grow much faster than average. The health information management (HIM) field employs accredited professionals who are responsible for the organization and safe-keeping of patient health information. Until recently HIM professionals were primarily concerned with paper documents. Increasingly such information is generated, stored, and accessed electronically. TCC recognizes the importance of training our HIM students and current HIM professionals in Information Technology (IT).

This certificate will complement the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential, as well as graduates of the networking and convergence technologies degree, by providing IT and HIM skills which will allow graduates to become vital parts of any health information management IT team working to develop and/or manage health information electronically. This certificate is also offered as a stand-alone certificate, which will provide candidates with foundational knowledge that will allow them to enter the health care IT field.

Prerequisites

Assessment above MATH 75 or completion of MATH 75 with a “C” or higher
Assessment at college-level reading or completion of READ 95 with a “C” or higher.
Completion of CU 100 Introduction to Practical Computing
Completion of CU 101 Web-Enabled Learning and Communication or HIM 101 Success Strategies for HIM Students with a grade of “C” or higher.
Completion of ENGL& 101
Or instructor permission

Coursework

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
BUS 102 (or HIM 242)	Customer Service	2
CU 105	Word I, Excel I	5
CU 108	Outlook	2
CU 110	Access I	2
CU 203	Excel II	3
CU 210	Access II	3
HIM 125	Health Data Structure, Content and Standards	5
HIM 130	Medical Terminology I	3
HIM 175	Clinical Classification Systems	3
HIM 215	Information and Communication Technologies	3
IT 230	Introduction to Project Management	2
IT 245	Data Modeling	2
IT 248	Database Implementation	3
IT 274	Network Security Fundamentals	5

Total Credits: 43

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