Health Information Management (HIM)
Health Information Management (HIM)
HCC offers an associate of applied science degree in health information management (HIM). The program was created in response to the tremendous growth opportunities in the health information management field. Health Information Management combines computer science, health care, and information service utilizing a multi-disciplinary curriculum which focuses on healthcare data as the foundation for information and knowledge management systems. The program emphasizes health data management, clinical, and administrative decision-making, strategic planning, and outcomes management.
Completion of the HIM applied science degree will allow students immediate access to positions such as clinical coding specialist, physician practice manager, insurance claims analyst, privacy officer, systems manager, patient information coordinator, health records developer, medical research analyst, and outpatient coding compliance officer. Students who complete the required discipline, general education and highly recommended courses will be prepared to transfer to a 4- year institution to pursue higher degrees in areas such as Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Bioinformatics, and Behavioral Health Economics.
Program Options
Student Achievement Outcomes
| Year | Completion Rate | Employment Rate | RHIT Certification Exam Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022-2023 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Accreditation
Our Health Information Management Associates of Applied Science degree is accredited* by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) https://www.cahiim.org.
*The Health Information Management accreditor of Hagerstown Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for an Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2029-2030. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235- 3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.
Important Information
Career Outlook
$55K
Median annual salary for medical records & health information technicians
17%
Growth in employment over the next 10 years
39,000
Medical records and health information technician jobs in the U.S.