Health Information Management
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person, Hybrid, 100% Online
64 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
2 years (5 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$176.00 | Calculate your costs
Why Health Information Management?
Unlock your path to career advancement in the evolving profession of Health Information Management — the blending of healthcare, business and technology.
- Offered in collaboration with Laurel Ridge Community College, this program is designed to empower students with in-depth knowledge and skills.
- Gain real-world experience in a program that facilitates seamless coordination of internships for students in the Richmond area.
- Leverage technology to access resources, lectures, and support services tailored for remote learners.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
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Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Designed to provide comprehensive training in managing systems for collecting, interpreting, and analyzing patient data, enabling you to excel in the ever-evolving field of health care services. Acquire skills relevant to diverse occupational objectives, including roles such as Medical Coder, Health Information Supervisor, Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, and more.
Prepare for career advancement with eligibility for the national certifying examination - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), enhancing your professional credibility and opening doors to a variety of roles. Benefit from a curriculum aligned with industry standards and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Explore diverse employment opportunities, including Inpatient or Outpatient Medical Coder, Coding Manager/Supervisor, Privacy Officer, and Health Data Analyst. Our program specializes in roles that contribute to the research, planning, provision, and evaluation of everyday operations in health care services.
The only secret is to keep going… If you fall 100 times then you get up 101 times.
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Class Highlights
HIM 130 - Healthcare Information Systems
Learn basic concepts of microcomputer software including operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and database applications.
HIM 250 - Health Classification Systems I ICD-9/10-CM
Focus on the current classification systems used in the healthcare industry. Study the professional standards for coding and reporting of inpatient/outpatient diagnostic codes as well as inpatient procedures.
HIM 249 - Supervision and Management Practices
Explore supervision and management principles with emphasis on the application of these principles in the health information setting.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our Health Information Management program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Additional Program Information
PURPOSE: This program is offered in partnership with Laurel Ridge Community College. The Health Information Management AAS degree is offered via distance through Laurel Ridge Community College and Reynolds Community College supports the coordination of internships for students in the Richmond area.
Students currently enrolled in Reynolds Community College Health Information Management courses who wish to complete the Health Information Management AAS degree must enroll at Laurel Ridge Community College and complete at least 25% of their coursework at Laurel Ridge Community College.
Designed to provide training in the management of systems to collect, interpret, and analyze patient data and to communicate information related to the research, planning, provision and evaluation of everyday operations in health care services.
This program is beneficial to individuals who are seeking career advancement and eligibility for the national certifying examination - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES: This program is beneficial to individuals who are seeking career advancement and eligibility for the national certifying examination - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Occupational objectives upon completion of this program include: Health Information (Medical Records) Assistant/Technician, Medical Coder, Coding Manager/Supervisor, Health Information Supervisor/Office Manager, Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist, Privacy Officer, Health Data Analyst.
SEAMLESS ACADEMIC PROGRESSION: Transition smoothly from the Medical Records Coder CSC program at Reynolds to the Health Information Management Associate of Applied Science program at Laurel Ridge Community College after graduation, ensuring a continuous educational journey.
For more information about the associate degree in Health Information Management please visit the LRCC website at Laurel Ridge Community College - Health Information Management
FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS: Enjoy the convenience of distance learning through Laurel Ridge Community College, allowing you to pursue your AAS degree from the comfort of your home while maintaining the quality of education.
ACCREDITATION: The Health Information Management (HIM) associate degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Gain a competitive edge with an AAS degree recognized by employers, accrediting bodies, and industry professionals. CAHIIM accreditation signifies the program's commitment to maintaining high educational standards and relevance in the rapidly evolving health information management landscape.
