The HIM program is now available in our traditional in-class format and also completely online.

As of September 2008, the Health Information Management Program is now available as a totally online program in addition to our traditional in-class offering.

Students now have the ability to select the format (in-class or online) for each individual course they are taking on a quarter by quarter basis.  Students have the flexibility to take all courses in-class or all online or a mixture of both each quarter.

Program Information:

The Sinclair Health Information Management Program is designed to prepare students for this ever-changing and constantly growing field. Within the program, students will cover a wide range of topics including health information management, medical terminology, computer applications, health informatics, coding, healthcare statistics, healthcare reimbursement, continuous quality improvement, resource management, and other pertinent information. A complete state of the art health information management laboratory is located on the Sinclair campus. Students actively work with health information and receive hands-on experience with the newest technological innovations available. The program also provides direct clinical experience in the Miami Valley area healthcare facilities.

The HIM associate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).  Graduates of the Sinclair program qualify for accreditation in the health information management field by passing the national certification examination requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Upon successful completion of the examination, the graduate is awarded the credential of a registered health information technician (RHIT).

The program may be completed in two years (seven quarters) on a full-time basis by those students who meet all program prerequisite requirements. Students who are required to enroll in courses to meet prerequisite course work will need to attend additional quarters in order to complete the program. Many students elect to attend the program part-time, extending the length of study to three or four years. This path is especially beneficial for students who must work part-time and maintain family responsibilities while attending college.

The HIM Program is an excellent career choice for immediate post high school education, re-entry into the work force, or a mid-life career change alternative.