Health Information Management / Certification
Health Information Management Certification Information
The Health Information Management certificate program includes instruction in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding; electronic health records; healthcare law and compliance; data analytics; and health information technology. Professional certifications are issued by independent credentialing organizations and may have separate eligibility requirements.
The Health Information Management certificate program includes instruction in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding; electronic health records; healthcare law and compliance; data analytics; and health information technology. Professional certifications are issued by independent credentialing organizations and may have separate eligibility requirements.
Exam / credential path
Coursework includes ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding. Admissions can explain SCC’s curriculum, but the outside credentialing organization ultimately determines whether a graduate is eligible for a certification exam.
Professional Certification Disclosure
Completion of State Career College’s Health Information Management program does not guarantee eligibility for, passage of, or award of any third-party professional certification. Certification eligibility and requirements are established by the applicable credentialing organization and are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Health Information Management program, and is it online, hybrid, or on-campus?
Health Information Management is a 100% online certificate program that takes approximately 39 weeks and consists of 780 clock hours and 53 quarter credits. Applied learning is incorporated throughout the program through faculty-supervised simulations, case studies, coding exercises, electronic health record activities, data analytics projects, compliance scenarios, and other online applied learning activities.
How much does the Health Information Management program cost, and what is included?
Total cost is $23,510: tuition $21,840, technology/online fee $780, student services fee $140, and digital books $750. All required digital textbooks and learning resources are included. See the cost page for details.
What will I learn in the Health Information Management program?
Seven courses cover health information management foundations, electronic health records and data systems, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, healthcare law and compliance, healthcare data analytics and quality improvement, health information technology applications, and a capstone project.
What are the admission requirements for the Health Information Management program?
Applicants complete an interview and general SCC admissions requirements (age, ID, high school diploma or GED), plus reliable internet access and a personal computer. Program-specific items are listed on the requirements page.