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Category - Canadian College of Health Information Management

What types of courses are in an accredited HIM program?

Date: April 18, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM), Program directory - to be reviewed

Can I write National Certification Exams before I graduate from an accredited program?

Date: September 11, 2025
By: Alexa Greene
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM), CHIM NCE

Are there any online education options for HIM programs accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management?

Date: May 17, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM pathways, Program directory - to be reviewed

I’m interested in enrolling in an accredited health information program. Should I choose a diploma-level or degree-level program?

Date: April 4, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM pathways

To be eligible for the CHIM NCE, which school and program should I select?

Date: May 15, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM NCE, CHIM pathways, Program directory - to be reviewed

What professional designations are accepted through the AHIMA, HIMAA, or KAHIME reciprocal agreements for the CHIM NCE?

Date: May 15, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM NCE, CHIM pathways

Are there any eligibility requirements I should know about with reciprocal agreements?

Date: May 15, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM NCE, CHIM pathways

Is my Certified Professional Coder (CPC) designation from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) valid to code medical charts in Canada?

Date: May 15, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM NCE, CHIM pathways

If I complete an accredited HIM diploma program now, can I complete a degree later?

Date: April 18, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM pathways

I am interested in a career in the health care sector but not in direct contact with a person’s health care experience. Is HIM right for me?

Date: April 4, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM pathways