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HIM 140 Anatomy & Physiology for HIM – 5 credit hours may substitute for BIO 250A/250B and BIO 251A/251B but is a non-transferable option.
* Prerequisite: High School biology with a C, within the last five years.
** Choose one of the following: HIS 101, HIS 102, HIS 115, POL 101, POL 102.
*** HIM 141 Pathophysiology for HIM - 3 credit hours may be subsituted for BIO 265 but is a non-transferable option.
+ Students must assess into MAT 121 or have earned a C in MAT 098
To begin Health Information Management courses, student must have taken ENG 101 and BAS/CPT103, with a grade of C or better.
Curriculum subject to revision to meet CAHIIM requirements.
Program Outcomes
HIM graduates have a 85% employment rate within one year of graduation (2018) with an employer satisfaction rate of 100% (2018). 100% of graduates passed the RHIT Exam (2018). National pass rates for this time period were 67%. 100% of graduates responding were satisfied with the program and would attend St Charles Community College again (2018).
What Is Health Information Management A.S.?
Students in Health Information Management (HIM) will receive the guidance of a talented, caring faculty dedicated to producing competent HIM professionals. Training includes courses in general education, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, legal aspects of health care, health care statistics, health information technology, medical coding and billing and practical experience in approved health care facilities.
The HIM program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Contact information: CAHIIM c/o AHIMA, 233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, Chicago, Illinois, 60601-5800, 312-233-1131,www.cahiim.org.
Occupational Outlook
Employment of health information technicians is projected to grow 13 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.
Salary Outlook
In the state of Missouri, employees working as health information technicians earn a mean average of $39,180 per year, depending on education, experience and employer. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Registered Health Information Technicians
Health Information Technicians organize and manage health information data. They ensure that the information maintains its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper files and electronic record systems.
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