About Health Information Management

About our Program

Health information management (HIM) professionals lead efforts to ensure the availability, accuracy, integrity, and security of all data related to patient healthcare encounters, resulting in better clinical and business decisions to enhance healthcare quality. HIM professionals work in various settings throughout the healthcare industry, including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies, home care providers, and companies providing services to the medical community. 


The Health Information Management program at Collin College offers an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management, a certificate in Medical Coding and Billing, and a certificate in Data Management Applications for Healthcare.   

 

FAQs

Yes. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (AAS-HIM) is a selective enrollment program and has its own application process. 

Application
Handbook

No. The Data Management Applications for Healthcare and Medical Coding and Billing certificates do not require an additional application. 

Are there additional requirements for the AAS-HIM Program?
Yes. Students enrolled in the AAS-HIM program who choose to complete an in-person Professional Practice Experience (PPE) are required to provide proof of the following:

  • Immunizations
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
    • Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
    • Hepatitis B – 2- or 3-dose series or titer showing immunity 
    • COVID-19 – Full vaccination
    • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) – Must be within the last 10 years
    • Tuberculosis (TB) Screening – Annual screening required within the same year of PPE
    • Influenza (Flu) Vaccine – Must be current for the flu season
  • Other Requirements
    • Background check
    • Drug screening
    • Proof of active health insurance

Note: In person PPE site placement is dependent on proof of the above requirements. Immunization series (e.g., Hepatitis B) may take 3–6 months to complete. Students who do not meet the health and safety requirements may be assigned to a virtual PPE instead of an in-person placement.

Yes. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (AAS-HIM) is a selective enrollment program and has its own application process. 

Application

Handbook

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No. The Data Management Applications for Healthcare and Medical Coding and Billing certificates do not require an additional application. 


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Are there additional requirements for the AAS-HIM Program?
Yes. Students enrolled in the AAS-HIM program who choose to complete an in-person Professional Practice Experience (PPE) are required to provide proof of the following:

  • Immunizations
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
    • Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
    • Hepatitis B – 2- or 3-dose series or titer showing immunity 
    • COVID-19 – Full vaccination
    • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) – Must be within the last 10 years
    • Tuberculosis (TB) Screening – Annual screening required within the same year of PPE
    • Influenza (Flu) Vaccine – Must be current for the flu season
  • Other Requirements
    • Background check
    • Drug screening
    • Proof of active health insurance

Note: In person PPE site placement is dependent on proof of the above requirements. Immunization series (e.g., Hepatitis B) may take 3–6 months to complete. Students who do not meet the health and safety requirements may be assigned to a virtual PPE instead of an in-person placement.