Health Information Management

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If a career working with technology in the fast-growing health care field sounds interesting, health information management could be just the profession for you. In this accredited program, you will prepare to use computer technologies to securely collect, code, maintain and analyze patient health information, understand and apply rules and regulations to keep protected health information safe, and work with clinicians to improve health information practices that will ultimately impact delivery of patient care.

In addition to gaining technical skills, you will learn medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and health care policies and regulations. You will also have the opportunity to practice the profession in a hands-on clinical setting.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to take a nationally recognized exam to become a registered health information technician (RHIT). Health Information Management (HIM) is a very diverse field with opportunities in coding, reimbursement, research, management, quality improvement, data statistics, analytics, informatics, privacy, compliance, documentation improvement and much more. Health Information Management professionals enjoy a variety of career opportunities in hospitals, nursing facilities, group practice clinics, mental health facilities, health insurance agencies, prison systems and many other settings. Experienced HIM professionals can have opportunities to work from home as well.

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Jillian Condon
Health Informat Management
B.S., Seattle University; RHIA
Jillian.Condon@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7497
Barbara Flock
Health Informat Management
A.A.S., Spokane Community College; B.A.S., Tacoma Community College: R.H.I.A., C.P.H.Q.
Barbara.Flock@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7413
Tim Trottier
Instructor
Tim.Trottier@scc.spokane.edu
509-533-7430

Accreditation

The Health Information Management program accreditor of Spokane Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2025. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 E. Randolph St., Suite 5100, Chicago, Illinois, 60601; by phone at 312-235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org. Upon graduation with a degree, students will be eligible to apply to write the national qualifying examination of the American Health Information Management Association (www.ahima.org) for certification as a registered health information technician (RHIT). Learn more about the health information profession at www.hicareeers.com.

Online and Real-World Learning

The program is 100 percent online with flexible classes and full-time and part-time options. There is a requirement for a three week or 90 hours clinical rotation(s) at a health care facility during the last quarter of the program. You must pass a federal background check and may be asked to take a drug test at you own expense before going on clinical rotation.

Percentage of Students Working in the Healthcare Field within 1 year of Graduation

Year Earned	Percentage
2021-22	81%
2022-23	82%
2023-24	76%

Graduation Rate % Completed within 150% Time by Year Awarded

Year Earned	Completion
2021-22	90%
2022-23	100%
2023-24	94%

RHIT Exam Pass Rate

Year Earned	Completion
2021-22	91%
2022-23	89%
2023-24	100%

Student Retention Rate

First Year in Program	1st to 2nd Yr. Retention
2021-22	75%
2022-23	74%
2023-24	73%

Transfer Opportunities for Health Information Management graduates

Spokane Community College has negotiated transfer agreements for our HIM graduates to further their education at four-year institutions. All bachelor level programs are offered online, and each specify requirements for entry.

Students must receive advising specific to the institution they would like to transfer, and this is provided by HIM faculty at SCC and by advisors from receiving programs. Students are encouraged to reach out as early as possible in their program at SCC to ensure they are adequately prepared for transfer.

Please visit our Contact Us page or the transfer page in Canvas for additional information and contact information for our faculty.