Health Information Management Training (CAHIMS) Online

Develop in-demand skills to advance your healthcare IT career. Health Tech Academy’s health information management training teaches you the skills needed to become a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) in a flexible and personalized learning environment that fits your busy schedule.

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Start Your Career as a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems

Take your career to the next level by demonstrating professional knowledge in healthcare information and management systems. Through engaging online learning, you’ll learn foundational knowledge and skills that will distinguish yourself in a growing job market, with support and guidance from coaches and mentors along the way. Our self-paced health information management training program can expand your healthcare career opportunities, and can be completed in just 12 weeks!

Who Should Become a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems?

Healthcare information management professionals play an invaluable behind-the-scenes role in healthcare, charged with collecting and organizing a lot of critical patient and insurance data. If you’re highly organized, enjoy working with data and information, and are drawn to making a difference in patient care without working directly with patients, you could excel as a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems.

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What You'll Learn in the Health Information Management Training Course

Health Tech Academy’s online health information management training program provides foundational medical and IT knowledge and skills to serve as a pathway into a health IT career. Through a self-paced, immersive online learning environment, you’ll dive into business and data analytics and visualization and management of data, preparing for your certification exam to become a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS).

Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is essential in any healthcare position. Learn key terminology used in the healthcare setting so you can effectively understand and organize data and information.

Anatomy & Physiology

Establish a baseline knowledge of anatomy and physiology terminology to assist with coding and documentation.

Electronic Health Records

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are transforming healthcare. Understand how to organize and utilize EHRs in a variety of healthcare settings, while following state and federal EHR guidelines.

ICD & CPT Coding

Healthcare information management professionals must have a working knowledge of ICD and CPT codes. ICD codes refer to the problem that a medical treatment is striving to resolve, while CPT codes refer to the actual treatment being given.

Healthcare Information Management

Establish a foundation in health information management knowledge and the practice of collecting, analyzing, and protecting medical information that is essential to patient care.

Database Structure & Management

Gain an understanding of the building blocks of a database, and best practices in database management.

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Health Information Management Systems Course Curriculum


The health information management training program includes four self-paced online courses, broken into digestible lessons you can complete on your own schedule:

  • Healthcare and Technology Environments
  • Clinical Informatics
  • Healthcare Information and Systems Management
    • Analysis
    • Design
    • Selection, Implementation, Support and Maintenance
    • Testing and Evaluation
    • Privacy and Security
  • Management and Leadership

Health Information Management Training Program Options

Health Tech Academy’s health information management training program is flexible to fit into your busy lifestyle.

  • Self-paced content
  • 24/7 online access
  • Designed to be completed in 4-6 months or less
  • Clear path toward industry-recognized certification (CAHIMS)
  • Mentoring sessions
  • Career services and support
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Health Information Management Certificate Online: Course Details

CAHIMS Eligibility Requirements

To register for the healthcare information management training program, you must possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency and be at least 18 years of age.

This program is an entry-level healthcare technology program for beginning technology professionals looking for a foundation and information technology and healthcare information systems​.

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CAHIMS Training Program Schedule

Over a period of 12 weeks, the health information management training program prepares you for the role of a health information management professional through personalized online learning and one-on-one mentoring from top coaches. Highly relevant training and information is designed to help you grow your career opportunities in a matter of months, and courses are broken into digestible lessons to fit into your busy schedule.

CAHIMS Training Costs

Your total investment for Health Tech Academy’s healthcare information management training program is $2,500, which is less than the cost of most traditional brick-and-mortar schools. Our healthcare information management training program’s accessible pricing and flexible payment options can fit in your budget now and prepare you for a better-paying role in your near future.

CAHIMS Exam Prep

Our online healthcare information management training program prepares you for the CAHIMS certification exam offered by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). Passing this exam is required to achieve the CAHIMS certification.

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Health Information Management Training Course Comparisons

logo-mark Program Length Clear path to certification One-on-One Coaching with Mentors Flexibility through 24/7 online access
Health Tech Academy $2,500 12 weeks
Community College $4,864 on average (source) 1-2 years Sometimes
Online College $9,600+ per year (source) 1-2 years Sometimes Sometimes

Health Tech Academy Mentoring

No matter what life throws at you, we're here to help you stay on track with a team dedicated to your success. Along with personalized online learning, throughout the healthcare information management training program you’ll receive one-on-one mentoring sessions with a top coach who can provide valuable advice to help support your career goals.

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Career Prospects for a Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems

Health IT knowledge is highly desired in the healthcare job market. Completing Health Tech Academy’s healthcare information management training can improve your performance in your current role and open the door to better career opportunities in the future.

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Medical Coder

Medical coders translate physician’s reports to update patient records with standardized medical codes needed for data management and billing. The average medical secretary/medical coder salary was $41K in 2020.

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Medical Records Technician

Medical records technicians are administrative professionals tasked with creating and maintaining medical records. Medical records technicians work with healthcare providers to keep healthcare facilities running smoothly. In 2020, the average annual salary of a medical records technician/medical records and health information specialist was $45K.

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Healthcare Data Analyst

A healthcare data analyst, or healthcare information management analyst, work on the business side of healthcare. They manage and analyze data from a variety of sources to help improve healthcare outcomes. There is a lot of opportunity for growth in this field, and the overall average salary range is $47-82K.

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Informatics Specialist

Informatics specialists are medical records technicians that record and store data related to patient treatments, medical histories, and insurance information. Their focus is to use data to improve patient care, enhance health outcomes, and strengthen provider-patient relationships.

Why choose Health Tech Academy?

Health Tech Academy is committed to setting you up for success. Our healthcare information management training program is designed to fit your busy lifestyle while empowering you to start or advance your healthcare IT career. Through personalized online learning and a unique one-on-one mentoring program, our healthcare information management training program gives you the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and industry-recognized certification that will impress employers … all in a matter of weeks.

Speak to a CAHIMS Program Advisor

Ready to advance your healthcare career? Fill out the form below to get in touch with a CAHIMS Program Advisor who can answer all your questions about Health Tech Academy’s healthcare IT technician training program.

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Course Information

About this Bootcamp:

The data science and analytics bootcamp is a job-ready training that truly masters you in the data science field within 28 weeks. The Bootcamp program is rigorous and packed with challenges covering concepts, theories and projects; but you will have all the help needed to navigate through the process in the form of academic counselling, mentor  office hours and assessments.
It's a 6-month program in which students are expected to spend 15 to 25 hours a week to master the material. Graduates of this program will learn critical skills for data analytics related jobs and will have access to career services throughout the program.

Bootcamp Objectives:

The field of data science is quite dynamic, and the required skills are changing quite rapidly. Companies like Apple, Walmart, Amazon, Exxon Mobil and a lot more besides are looking for professionals to help them strengthen their capacities in diversified data analytics tools and coding languages. To become eligible for a job at these companies, it is crucial to know which skills are in demand. Our bootcamp program is scrutinize and design with the right combination of tools and skills as listed below.

  • Transact-SQL
  • Excel
  • Power BI
  • Data Visualization
  • Python
  • R Programming
  • Machine Learning
  • Spark
  • Azure HDInsight
  • Predictive Analytics

Jobs Roles:

Here is a list of real-world jobs that you can apply this bootcamp to:

  • Data Analyst
  • Data Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Business Analyst
  • Data Analytics Engineer
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Business Insights Analyst

Audience:

Are you someone who is passionate about solving real life problems that are data driven? Are you someone who believes the future of better decision-making lies in the right data? If yes – or if any of the following applies to you - this Bootcamp is the smart career move for you:

  • You recently graduated from college and enjoyed math and statistics
  • You have a college degree and currently considering career change but do not know where to start
  • You want to learn how large organizations make data-driven real life social and business decisions
  • You are comfortable with basic data tools like Excel and fundamentals of statistics
  • You are looking for a career that provides tremendous freelancing opportunities and growth

Prerequisites:

  • To ensure your success in this bootcamp , you should have experience with basic computer user skills, be able to complete tasks, be able to search for, browse, and access information on the Internet, and have basic knowledge of computing concepts.

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Subjects Big Data
Lab Access No
Learning Style Self-Paced Learning
Learning Type BootCamp
Difficulty Beginner
Course Duration Varies
Language English

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FAQs

What do you do in health information management?

Healthcare information management involves the gathering, organizing, and analyzing of patient data. Healthcare information management professionals play an important administrative role in healthcare.

Is health information management a hard degree?

Many health information management positions do not require a typical 4-year degree. However, health information management is a complex subject and some kind of education or training is often required or preferred by employers. Health Tech Academy’s online healthcare information management training program can give you the foundational knowledge and skills needed to prepare for your CAHIMS certification exam.

What does CAHIMS stand for?

CAHIMS stands for Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems. The CAHIMS credential is earned by achieving a passing score on the CAHIMS certification exam offered by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

What is the difference between CPHIMS and CAHIMS?

The difference between CPHIMS and CAHIMS has to do with experience and educational background.

  • CPHIMS is meant for professionals with proven industry experience and requires a bachelor degree.
  • CAHIMS is designed for those who are new to the field or have limited professional experience in health information and technology and requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Both the CPHIMS and CAHIMS are certifications that can help those entering or advancing careers in the health information and technology field. Health Tech Academy’s healthcare information management training program prepares students for the CAHIMS certification exam.

How do you prepare for CAHIMS?

Completing a program such as Health Tech Academy’s online health information management training can prepare you for the CAHIMS exam.

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) also recommends reviewing the CAHIMS Candidate Handbook and taking the CAHIMS Practice Exam to prepare for your CAHIMS certification exam.

What does HIMSS stand for?

HIMSS stands for the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, a not-for-profit organization that serves as “global advisor, thought leader and member-based society committed to reforming the global health ecosystem through the power of information and technology” (source).

What is the CAHIMS exam?

The CAHIMS Exam is required to achieve CAHIMS certification. It contains 115 multiple-choice questions covering common knowledge and skills related to health IT, and it takes two hours to complete.

Can you earn CAHIMS online?

Yes, you can earn your CAHIMS certification online. Health Tech Academy’s healthcare information management training program is 100% online, and is designed to prepare you for the CAHIMS certification exam.

How long does it take to become a CAHIMS?

Health Tech Academy’s self-paced online healthcare information management training program is designed to be completed in just 12 weeks. At the end of the program, learners have an opportunity to take the CAHIMS certification exam.

What technology do I need to complete Health Tech Academy’s healthcare information management program?

Our healthcare information management program is online, so you’ll need access to a computer, as well as internet connection.

Do I need healthcare or IT experience to start the healthcare information management training program?

No, you do not need healthcare or IT experience to start the healthcare information management training program. Our program is designed for those with or without previous experience in IT or healthcare.

How much does healthcare information management training cost?

Healthcare information management training costs vary depending on the program. Health Tech Academy’s healthcare information management training costs just $2,500—significantly less than many other programs—with payment options to help students fit their education into their budget.
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