Health Information Management
Why study Health Information Management?
Learn how to manage and process health information — and establish the very core of a patient’s care — through COCC's Health Information Management (HIM) programs.
Through Online Learning, hands-on professional experience, and specialized certificate options, HIM programs teach data management, health care privacy, medical coding, revenue cycle, and more. Graduates are prepared for high-wage, high-demand jobs that require organization, detail, and a sense of stewardship.
"The programs are designed to teach both theoretical knowledge and practical skills — both of which are necessary in this field."
Before graduating, Health Information Management students gain real-world experience during their second-year professional practice experience.
Through this 40-hour Professional Practice, students are matched with local organizations where they develop valuable on-the-job skills.
FUTURE STUDENTS
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Program-Specific Information
As one of three accredited programs in Oregon, the two-year Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management degree makes students eligible to take the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credentialing exam. This sought-after national certification is transferrable to all 50 states and provides graduates the opportunity to work internationally with U.S.-based corporations. Graduates can also pursue bachelor's degree transfer options through the University of Cincinnati and Oregon Institute of Technology.
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CAREER INFORMATION
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STUDENT STORIES
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Contacts
Mandalyn Marcus, Program Director, Assistant Professor I
541-383-7732
mmarcus2@cocc.edu
541-318-3757
anunes@cocc.edu
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Accreditation Information
The Health Information Management accreditor of Central Oregon Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). The College's accreditation for Associate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2030-2031. 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.
Program Outcomes:
- Graduation rate - 83%
- Employment rate - 100%
- National exam pass rate - 100%
