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Category - Support

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 am interested in enrolling in an HIM program accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management. What are my options?

Date: May 17, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM), Program directory - to be reviewed

I work as a medical coder outside of Canada. Do you recognize my AHIMA or AAPC credentials?

Date: May 17, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM)

I want to train to become a medical coder. What pathway do I take?

Date: May 17, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM)

I would like to start a second career in HIM. What is the best pathway for me?

Date: May 17, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM)

I am an internationally trained graduate in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or other allied health professions. What is the best pathway for me?

Date: May 17, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM)

I have little or no education in health information management. What is the best pathway for me?

Date: May 17, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM), Program directory - to be reviewed

What happens if I do not become a certified HICA professional?

Date: May 16, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA)

If I graduate from an accredited health information associate program, can I become a Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA)?

Date: May 16, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA)

Can I write the HICA NCE before I graduate from a health information associate program?

Date: May 16, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA)