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Next Step: Certification
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When you have completed your two year or four year program you will need to successfully complete a certification exam. Earning a credential validates your competence as an HIM professional to employers and the public. There are two key credentials for professionals in the HIM field:
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)
This credential requires a bachelor's degree (4 year) and successful performance on the RHIA certification exam. RHIAs are skilled in the collection, interpretation, and analysis of patient data. Additionally, they receive the training necessary to assume managerial positions related to these functions. RHIAs interact with all levels of an organization--clinical, financial, administrative—that employ patient data in decision making and every day operations.
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
This credential requires an associate's degree (2 year) and successful performance on the RHIT certification exam. RHITs are health information technicians who ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. They may also use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs. RHITs often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research.
In addition to the RHIA and RHIT credentials, click here for additional AHIMA credentials.
If you want to know about about AHIMA, click here. AHIMA has a special membership category and benefits for students. If you would like to find out more about joining the Association, click here.
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