AHIMA's Clinical Practice Sites/Professional Practice Experiences Guide. This Guide provides specific, helpful information to clinical practice site managers and department mentors, academic programs and students. Click here to download a copy of the Guide, which was updated in January, 2011. Are you a recent graduate looking to take a certification exam? Go to the AHIMA website for instructions on applying for exam and information on testing sites. Find out what's happening in the rural health care arena in Minnesota. Visit Rural Health Resource Center Accredited HIM Programs in Minnesota Alexandria Technical College 1601 Jefferson St Alexandria MN 56308 Degree Awarded: AHIMA Approved Coding Certificate Program Contact Name: Judy Bertram, Coordinator (320) 762-4515 Anoka Technical College 1355 West Hwy 10 Anoka MN 55303 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associate (HIM) Program Contact Name: Georgina Sampson, RHIA (763) 576-4851 AHIMA Approved Coding Certificate Program Contact Name: Maryann Jackels, RHIA (763) 576-4970 The College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Ave Duluth MN 55811 Degree Awarded: Accredited Baccalaureate (HIM) Program Contact Name: Pam Oachs, MA, RHIA (218)723-6049 Accredited Masters (HIM) Program Contact Name: Amy Watters, MA, RHIA, FAHIMA (218) 723-7094 Herzing University - Minneapolis 5700 W Broadway Minneapolis MN 55428 Degree Awarded: AHIMA Approved Coding Certificate Program Contact Name: Marta Kramer, BS, CCS-P (763) 535-3000 Minnesota State Community and Technical College 1900 28th Ave S Moorhead MN 56560 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associate (HIM) Program Contact Name: Carolyn Gaarder, MLA, RHIA (218) 299-6558 Rasmussen College-Eagan 3500 Federal Dr Eagan MN 55122-1346 Degree Awarded: AHIMA Approved Coding Certificate Program Contact Name: Cindy Glewwe, MEd,RHIA (651) 687-9000 Rasmussen College (Eagan, Bloomington, Lake Elmo, Mankato, St. Cloud) Twin Cities Office 8300 Norman Center Drive, Suite 400 Bloomington MN 55437 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associated (HIM) Program Contact Name: Hertencia Bowe, RHIA (407) 475-5384 Rasmussen College - Bloomington Online 8300 Norman Center Drive Suite 400 Bloomington MN 55437 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associate HIM Program Contact name: Tina Reynoso, RHIA (952) 230-5091 Rasmussen College - Brooklyn Park Campus 8301 93rd Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55445 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associated (HIM) Program Contact Name: Katie O'Hearn, RHIA, CCS-P (763) 496-4591 Ridgewater College PO Box 1097 2101 15th Ave NW Willmar MN 56201 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associate (HIM) Program Contact Name: Lorri Matthys, RHIT (320) 222-7574 Rochester Community and Technical College 851 30th Ave SE Rochester MN 55904 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associated (HIM) Program Contact Name: Mary Juenemann, RHIA, CCS (507) 280-3107 Saint Paul College 235 Marshall Avenue Saint Paul MN 55102 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associate (HIM) Program Contact Name: Kelly Dale, RHIA (651) 846-1703 St. Catherine University 601 25th Ave S Minneapolis MN 55454 Degree Awarded: Accredited Associated (HIM) Program Contact Name: Marsha K. Holey, MALS, RHIA (651) 690-7756 St. Cloud Technical & Community College 1540 Northway Dr St Cloud MN 56303 Degree Offered: Accredited Associated (HIM) Program Contact Name: Geraldine Hotz, RHIA (320) 308-5065 Enhance your career with AHIMA Credentials Certified Coding Associate (CCA) This credential demonstrates your tested knowledge as a beginning step. Fresh from studying HIM in school or just starting to practice basic coding? The CCA vaidates competence of coding fundamentals in new graduates and those new to the coding profession. The CCA balances out your limited job experience with tested knowledge, opening doors to new employment opportunities and positioning yourself for advancement over non-credentialed individuals. Completing a qualified training program (such as the Coding Basics online program) or on-the-job training provides immediate marketability. AHIMA exam preparation resources are available at AHIMA Certification Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)and Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based(CCS-P) Demonstrate your coding expertise with one of these credentials, which signify coding mastery and announce your advanced coding and analysis skills in classifyig medical data from patient records. These credentials are valued in hospitals, physician offices or clinics, group practices or specialty centers. These individuals possess expertise in the ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems, as well as HCPCS Level II coding systems. In addition, they're knowledgeable in medical terminology, disease processes, and pharmacology, as well as in documentation, data integrity and quality. Professionals experienced in coding inpatient and outpatient records should consider obtaining this credential. CCS and CCS-P credentialed coders are trusted and knowledgeable professionals sought out for their expertise. AHIMA's exam preparation resources are located at AHIMA Certification Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) RHIAs are accomplished generalists possessing a wide span of knowledge and can readily fit into multiple healthcare industry settings. RHIAs manage patient health information and medical records, administer computer information systems, collect and analyze patient data, and use classification systems and medical terminologies. They possess comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information. They often manage people and operational units, participate in administrative committees, and prepare budgets. One of the initial RHIA eligibility requirements is a degree from a CAHIIM-accredited program. AHIMA's exam preparation resources are located at AHIMA Certification Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)Professionals holding the RHIT credential are health information technicians who ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. They may also use computer applications to assemble and analyzing patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs. RHITs often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research. With experience, the RHIT credential holds solid potential for advancement to management positions, especially when combined with a bachelor's degree. One of the initial RHIT eligibility requirements is a degree from a CAHIIM-accredited program. Find AHIMA exam prep materials at AHIMA Certification Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) The CHPS credential is the only combined privacy and security certification available in the healthcare industry. CHPS denotes competence in designing, implementing, and administering comprehensive privacy and security protection programs in all types of healthcare organizations. Becoming certified in healthcare privacy and security demonstrates a choice to focus and advance by specializing in privacy and security dimensions of HIM. Being distiniguished with this special expertise signifies a commitment to advancing privacy and security management practices and lifelong learning and professional development. Exam prep materials are available at AHIMA Certification Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) With ARRA's emphasis on electronic health records, the healthcare field is growing increasingly data-driven, making health data anlysts more valuable than ever. CHDAs possess the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform healthcare data into accurate, consistent and timely information, balancing the "big picture" strategic vision with day-to-day details. CHDAs exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external. Find exam preparation materials at AHIMA Certification Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) This is AHIMA's newest certification. The certification will distinguish those professionals serving as clinical documentation specialists as knowledgeable and competent to provide guidance relative to clinical documentation in the patient's health record. Individuals who become AHIMA-certified in clinical documentation improvement will help provide a strong base of expertise in the industry. This certification will assure the competency of individuals who capture the documentation necessary to fully communicate the patient's health status and conditions. As technology changes the way documentation is captured through the use of EHRs, AHIMA is leading the effort to ensure it is still clear, concise, and compliant. For more information, click here. How many CEUs do you need with AHIMA credentials? For more complete information, review AHIMA's Recertification Guide. Here's a quick list of examples for your information only and remember, this list DOES NOT include the required ICD-10 continuing education for all AHIMA credential holders: Single Credential: CCA, CCS, CCS-P: 10 CEUs plus 2 mandatory annual coding self reviews (self assessment) RHIA: 30 RHIT: 20 CHDA: 30 CHPS: 30 CDIP: 30 CHP: 30 (this credential is no longer offered) CHS: 30 (this credential is no longer offered) Multiple Credentials: CCS & CCS-P: 20 (10+10) RHIA & CCS & CCS-P: 50 (30+10+10) RHIA & CHPS: 40 (30+10) RHIA & CHDA: 40 (30+10) RHIT & CCS & CCS-P: 40 (20+10+10)