Edison State College Health Information Technology Program Receives National Accreditation
Aug 16, 2013
Edison State College’s competency-based, associate in science in Health Information Technology degree has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The accreditation, which is granted after extensive reviews based on industry-developed standards, helps increase certification eligibility and job marketability for graduates of Edison’s Health Information Technology (HIT) program. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential.
“Earning CAHIIM accreditation for our Health Information Technology associate degree program helps ensure that our graduates are gaining the professional knowledge they will need to be successful in the health information technology field,” said Deborah Howard, RHIA, CCS, Program Director .
The A.S. in Health Information Technology is very affordable at less than $10,000 for the two year degree. This makes it ideal for healthcare or IT professionals who wish to move into this high-demand career field. Edison offers the only public college CAHIIM accredited associate degree in Health Information Technology in the Southwest Florida region.
Edison’s A.S. in Health Information Technology combines concepts in healthcare, information technology, medical coding, legislation and leadership practice and includes hands on instruction in the use of the EPIC electronic health record system currently in use at all Lee Memorial Health System facilities. The program, which is part of Edison’s School of Health Professions, is one of several allied health degree programs.
An independent accrediting organization, CAHIIM was created to evaluate the quality and integrity of health informatics and health information management programs. The accreditation process includes an extensive self-study process, voluntary peer review, an onsite visit, and a review of degree requirements that evaluate the course of study using CAHIIM standards. It also incorporates ongoing improvement reports and periodic reviews to assess program performance over time. Program accreditation by CAHIIM is necessary to be eligible for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam, a highly respected credential in the healthcare industry.
For more information about Edison’s Health Information Technology associate degree program go to http://www.edison.edu/academics/programs/ashim or call the HIT Program Office at 239-489-9419.
Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 24,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, students are also active in a wide variety of clubs and programs that cater to their interests. Nationally, Edison State is ranked 45th among associate degree producers and 26th for its prestigious associate producing Nursing program.
Last Updated: August 16, 2013
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