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Category - For high school graduates

I am a high school graduate. Can I go directly to an accredited HIM program?

Date: April 4, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: For high school graduates

Are special high school courses required for admission into an accredited HIM program?

Date: April 4, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM), For high school graduates