Health Information Management / Requirements
Requirements to Start Health Information Management Training
Complete an interview and general SCC admissions requirements, plus reliable internet access and a personal computer for online coursework. Technical, analytical, and capstone courses require completion of prerequisite coursework.
Complete an interview and general SCC admissions requirements, plus reliable internet access and a personal computer for online coursework. Technical, analytical, and capstone courses require completion of prerequisite coursework.
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Admission requirements vary by program and are subject to change. To enroll in any of the post-secondary programs offered at State Career College (SCC), each prospective student must meet the following requirements:
- Participate in an interview
- Be at least 17 years old
- Government-issued ID
- Graduated from high school or obtained a General Education Development (GED) certificate
- Sign the High School Attestation form
- Meet the additional program-specific requirements outlined below
Health Information Management — program-specific
- Reliable internet access
- Personal computer for online coursework
- Additional requirements may be required
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.