Skip to content

Join the profession

Certified health information professionals are on the frontline of health data—collecting it, protecting it, and transforming it into the information required throughout health care and beyond.

Pathways to CHIM

Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM) professionals have a focused understanding of various practice areas.

These include information governance, quality, medical terminology, analytics, technology, and privacy. They provide leadership and critical perspectives on the collection, protection, and access to health data.

Pathways to HICA

Health Information-Certified Associates (HICA) have a focused understanding of various practice areas.

These include clinical knowledge, professionalism in health care, health care office management, health care technology, and health care systems.