Associate
Degree Programs
Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Distance Education Programs
ArHIMA Scholarships
Associate Degree Programs
The following colleges and universities in Arkansas offer associate
degree programs in Health Information Technology. The entry-level
competencies for the RHIT can be found
here. These accredited programs in
Arkansas prepare graduates to take the RHIT examination:
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National Park Community
College
Health Information Technology
101 College Drive
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Contact: Valerie Bond, MA, RHIA
(Program Director)
Telephone: 501-760-4294
Email:
vbond@npcc.edu
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Health Information Management
4301 W. Markham Street, #733
Little Rock, AR 72205
Contact: Kathy C. Trawick, EdD,
RHIA (Department Chair)
Telephone: 501-296-1059
Email:
trawickkathyc@uams.edu |
Baccalaureate Degree Programs
The following colleges and universities in Arkansas offer baccalaureate
degree programs in Health Information Administration. The entry-level
competencies for the RHIA can be found
here.
This accredited program in Arkansas prepares graduates
to take the RHIA examination:
Arkansas Tech University
Health Information Management
1311 North El Paso Avenue, T-5
Russellville, AR 72801
Contact: Melinda Wilkins, MEd, RHIA (Program Director)
Telephone: 479-968-0441
Email:
mwilkins@atu.edu
Scholarships
Scholarships are available annually through the ArHIMA
for one associate-level ($350) and one baccalaureate-level ($700)
student enrolled in the above programs. For application and
requirements, click
here.
Distance Education Programs
There are programs through various colleges and
universities nationwide that offer degrees at the associate,
baccalaureate, and master levels via distance education. To find a
distance education program go to
http://www.cahiim.org/directory
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AHIMA Credentials
The
following credentials are offered by the American Health Information
Management Association (AHIMA):
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RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator)
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RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician)
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CCA (Certified Coding Associate)
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CCS (Certified Coding Specialist)
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CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based)
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CHP Certified in Healthcare Privacy
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CHS Certified in Healthcare Security (sponsored by
HIMSS, administered by AHIMA)
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CHPS Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security
(cosponsored with HIMSS)
In order to have RHIA/RHIT certification, you must have
a degree from a CHIAA-accredited college or university. For the other
credentials, eligibility requirements vary. To find specific eligibility
requirements for the above exams, go to:
http://www.ahima.org/certification.
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