Tidewater Community College’s Health Information Management Program Awarded Reaccreditation for 10 Years
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- TCC graduates boast a 100 percent pass rate on the Registered Health Information Technician examination. Once certified, you can find your future in the growing field of electronic health records.
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The 10-year term is the highest recognition awarded by the
"I am delighted by the news of the reaccreditation of Health Information Management (HIM) at TCC," said
TCC's 67-credit Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management features specialized courses in coding, legal, reimbursement and electronic health records (EHR). The aging population and widespread uses of electronic health records make this a burgeoning field, where starting salaries can average more than
Only graduates of CAHIIM-accredited program may take
"These credentials are what make our students marketable in the profession," Shay said.
Graduates who earn AHIMA credentials find employment in health systems, including hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Given the advent and portability of electronic health records, graduates can work at home for a variety of employers across
TCC's HIM program boasts a 95 percent retention rate. Students learn in the state-of-the-art Regional Health Professions Center on the Virginia Beach Campus. In addition to coursework, all graduates must complete an internship in local health care. Students may attend classes full or part time, with day, evening and online classes available.
Information sessions for the program are held the third Thursday of every month (except December) at
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