Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

Certificate in Health Information Management

Certificate
Piedmont Virginia Community College

The certificate program is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a variety of local medical settings. The Health Information Management (HIM) Certificate program will prepare graduates for entry-level employment in a variety of local medical office settings (acute care facilities, outpatient physician offices and facilities, medical coding/billing, insurance companies, and more). Graduates will obtain the necessary knowledge and skills in areas such as basic medical coding, patient scheduling, health records maintenance, healthcare compliance, billing, and reimbursement. This program is also designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to take the National Coding Exam (CCA-Certificed Coding Associate) with AHIMA (The American Health Informaiton Management Association) and/or the National Coding Exam (CPC-Certified Professional Coder) with the AAPC (The American Academy of Professional Coders).


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Piedmont Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Certificate in Health Information Management
32
Certificate in Health Information Management
32
CERTIFICATE OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
32
Course Requirements for CERTIFICATE in HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
32
HLT 141
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
SDV 100
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
HIM 250
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 255
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 254
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 145
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 110
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 141
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 196
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 226
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
HIM 260
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
UNUSED COURSES
0
Residency Requirement for CERTIFICATE of HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
0
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Prior completion of any associate degree or higher waives the SDV 100 requirement. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning https://www.pvcc.edu/credit-prior-learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Piedmont Virginia Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Student Catalog Year
First Year Student Catalog Year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
31-9099.02Endoscopy TechniciansMaintain a sterile field to provide support for physicians and nurses during endoscopy procedures. Prepare and maintain instruments and equipment. May obtain specimens.Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9099.00Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherAll healthcare support workers not listed separately.Healthcare Support Occupations
31-9099.01Speech-Language Pathology AssistantsAssist speech-language pathologists in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. Implement speech and language programs or activities as planned and directed by speech-language pathologists. Monitor the use of alternative communication devices and systems.Healthcare Support Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 32 credits remaining to be completed

Please select the "Cumulative Months of Service" that determine your Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.
Estimated Cost for the Certificate in Health Information Management at Piedmont Virginia Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $169 Per Credit $5,408 $0 $5,408 https://www.pvcc.edu/tuition-fees
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.