Health Information Management
Certificate
Purpose: The one-year certificate program is designed to provide the community with graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a variety of local medical office settings. This in-demand career provides opportunities for career advancement.
Occupational Objectives: The three-semester Health Information Management (HIM) Certificate program will prepare graduates for employment in a variety of medical office settings (inpatient, outpatient, physician office, patient financial services, insurance companies). Graduates will obtain the necessary knowledge and skills in areas such as basic medical coding, patient scheduling, health records maintenance, billing, reimbursement and accounting.
Admission Requirements: Place into English 111 and BSK 8 (or MTH 3) (or successfully complete the developmental course in these areas).
HIM Admission Information Booklet
Curriculum
Gainful Employment Disclosure Form
For more information, contact:
Rhoda Cooper
Division of Health and Life Sciences
434.961.5266
rcooper@pvcc.edu
