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Nov 22, 2024
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Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems -CAHIMS
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Program Description
This course series prepares students to sit for the certification exam for Certified Associate in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CAHIMS). Health IT professionals assist in the implementation of Electronic Health Records in various healthcare settings, and in achievement of “Meaningful Use” per federal guidelines. They are looked upon to analyze, improve, and implement technology and workflow solutions to improve patient care. They also support the growing use of technology throughout all aspects of healthcare.
Program Outcomes
CCBC Credential: Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate. Students will be prepared to sit for the certification exam for Certified Associate in Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CAHIMS).
Certifying Organization: Healthcare Information Management and Systems society; www.himss.org; exam cost: $225 (not included in the program costs)
Financial Aid and Payment Options:
- Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
- Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
- Tuition Waiver for Senior Citizens and Individuals with Disabilities
- Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
- Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
- Local Office of Workforce Development
Program Length
12 months. Courses start in the fall at CCBC Essex and in the spring at CCBC Randallstown
Program Requirements
Orientation sessions are held in the fall and the winter, see schedule for details.
Degree or certification in healthcare field or IT field or 5 years related work experience. Prior completion of AHE 534 Medical Terminology for Health Occupations or AHL 717 Challenge Exam for Medical Terminology. Students must be computer literate and have computer access.
Application Process
Provisional Entry – Documentation of healthcare or IT background: degree or certification in the healthcare field or IT field or 5 years related work experience. Documentation of completed medical terminology course AHE 534 or AHL 717.
Program Course Sequence
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Course Number
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Course
Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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AHL 867
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Foundations of Health Information Technology
(online course)
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30
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1) “Health IT and EHR’s: Principles & Practice, 6th ed.”; $90;
2) ”Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, 5th ed.”; $105
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$399
T-$126/F-$273
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AHL 823
Or
AHE 641
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Introduction to IT & Computer Science – for students with Healthcare background
Introduction to Healthcare Systems – for students with IT background
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20
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AHL 823 – None
AHE 641 – Introduction to Health Care; 4th Edition; $150
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$199
T-$93/F-$106
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AHL 819
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Working in Teams
(online course)
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6
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None
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$109
T-$39/F-$70
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AHL 943
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Health Management Information Systems
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40
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1) Same as AHL 867;
2) AHIMA Virtual Lab pass; $110
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$569
T-$259/F-$310
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AHL 825
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Quality Management
(online course)
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12
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None
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$199
T-$93/F-$106
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AHL 944
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Information Technology Vendor Management
(online course)
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12
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None
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$199
T-$93/F-$106
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AHL 820
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EHR Process, Design & Implementation
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60
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Same as AHL 867
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$849
T-$335/F-$514
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AHL 827
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Public Health IT
(online course)
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6
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None
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$109
T-$39/F-$70
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Course Series Totals:
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186
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$455
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$2632
T-$1077/F-$1555
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Candidates must be self-motivated, independent learners, as the program is a mixture of online and hybrid (both online and classroom) courses. They need strong writing and analytical skills. In the workplace, they will need strong analytical, communication and management skills, as well as the ability to work both independently and in teams.
Career Opportunities:
Depending on prior educational and work experience, there are a range of job opportunities as Systems Analysts, Workflow Specialists, Software Specialists, and Implementation Support Specialists.
Program Contact Information
Director:
Lynette Higgins
lhiggins@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-5716
Owings Mills, Suite 302
Administrative Assistant:
Nancy Pittinger
npittinger@ccbcmd.edu
443-840-4483
Owings Mills, Suite 302
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