Health Information Management, AAS

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Management (HIM) prepares students to fill a pivotal role within the inpatient and outpatient healthcare environment. HIM professionals are the essential link connecting the clinical, operational, and administrative functions. Skilled HIM professionals ensure an organization has the right information on hand when and where it is needed. The two-year program is fully on-line accepting part-time and full-time students. Upon AAS completion, students are eligible for AHIMA certification exam(s) and Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Once RHIT is earned you are eligible for the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Prerequisites/General Education: Students must have a “C” or better in coursework.

Extra-Curricular/Cocurricular Opportunities at ECC: ECC offers a wide variety of clubs and cocurricular activities for all students.