| Program Overview for Health Information Management |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Tacoma Community College |
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| Program description | This baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management brings together theory and practice and prepares graduates to work effectively in the increasingly integrated and technologically complex Health Information Management career field. This degree is appropriate for Tacoma Community College graduates of the two-year CAHIM accredited Health Information Technology (HIT) program who have successfully obtained their Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential, transfer students from Washington community and technical colleges who have CAHIM accredited HIT associate degrees who have successfully obtained their RHIT credential, and for currently working professionals who hold their RHIT credential. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition per credit | $209.98 (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $9,495.00 |
| Fees | $100.00 |
| Books and materials | $1,000.00 |
| Other costs | $540.00 |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 2 Years |
| Award type | BAS |
| Credits | 90 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | TCC admission, must have current RHIT credential, and Math 136 or Math& 146 |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | yes
Registered Health Information Technician |
| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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