Program Details
Career opportunities abound for those in health informatics. Sinclair Community College can provide the training you need with its Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (HIM). Graduates find work in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, law firms, and other healthcare agencies.
Successful completion of the program allows graduates to take the national certification exam to earn the RHIT credential (Registered Health Information Technician).
Topics covered in the program include the following:
- Specialized computer applications for HIM
- Medical terminology
- Drug classification for coding
- Fundamentals of disease
All health informatics students complete a professional practice experience (PPE) in their local area. The PPE provides hands-on training to ensure a well-rounded education.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Sinclair Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentAdmission Tests
ACCUPLACER, ACT/SAT, COMPASS, Placement TestApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Additional Info
- Students will complete a Professional Practice Experience in their local area.
- Applicants must take the Sinclair placement test or submit ACCUPLACER, ACT, SAT, ALEKS, or Compass (Math) scores from within the past two years for placement.