Health Information Management

The Health Information Management program is designed to provide a student with the computer and technical skills necessary to prepare, analyze, and maintain health information required by the patient, health facility and the public. Special emphasis is given to the management of computerized health information. Application of didactic instruction is applied in the classroom laboratory and is provided through professional practice experience in local health care facilities. Upon completion of the program, the student will be awarded an Associate in Science degree in Health Information Management.

In order to be successful in the Health Information Management Program, the student must be able to demonstrate essential student functions.

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The Health Information Management Associate in Science degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) c/o the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at 233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150 in Chicago, IL 60601-5800. Web: www.cahiim.org. Phone: (312) 233-1131.

1. Admission to St. Petersburg College.


2. Submission of the "Health Programs Application".
 

3. Health Information Management Minimum Requirements Checklist.


4. All transcripts from high schools (or GED) and college(s) currently or previously attended must be received. Students who have completed an A.A. or B.A. degree are not required to submit a high school transcript.


5. Completion of the placement test and remedial work if required.


6. A minimum 2.20 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale in all college course work, with a minimum of 12 semester hours of Health Information Management general education and support courses.
   OR
   A 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale in high school college preparatory courses. Algebra and biology are recommended.


7. Prior to acceptance and enrollment into this program, applicants must satisfactorily pass a background check and drug screening (see Special Application and Admission Requirements for Health Related Programs).

ADMISSION PROCEDURES:

Applicants who meet the application and admission requirements will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Student applications may be submitted at any time. Eligible applicants not admitted for the year in which they apply may be listed as an alternate for that year and will be admitted for the next available class. Students who fail to enroll and/or attend the term that admission is granted must reapply for a future date or students may be slotted into an earlier class on a space available basis. (Exceptions will be handled by the Provost's Office at the Health Education Center.) At the time of application, minimum requirements must be completed. Students must continue to meet the admission requirements at the point of matriculation (enrollment).