Health Information Technology (AS), Health Informatics Specialist (CCC), Medical Information Coder/Biller (CCC), Healthcare Documentation/Transcription (ATD)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
HIM1282C,
HIM2222C,
HIM2253C,
HIM2810L,
HIM2272C,
HIM1800C,
HIM1000C,
HIM2304C


Associate degree or higher in Health Information Management or a health-related field

AND

One of the following American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) certification credentials: CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, or RHIT

HIM1012C,
HIM1210C,
HIM1433C,
HIM1442C,
HIM2510C,
HIM2826L,
HIM2651C,
HIM1610C,
HIM2047C,
HIM2046L,
HIM2803C,
HIM1215C,
HIM2512C


Associate degree or higher with specialized training in content area

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Melinda Mouradian