HIM 301 Exam 1; Questions and Answers 100%
Correct. 2025/2026 Update
Council for Excellence in Education
Created to enhance the HIM profession, plan for its future through education, and provide HIM
professionals with a way to get involved
Council for Excellence in Education
Leading force in education strategy for health information professions, guiding the academic
community and industry stakeholders through innovations in academic programs, etc
Council for Excellence in Education
Ensure education is positioned as the cornerstone of health information professions though
communication, collaboration, innovation and research
AHIMA Component State Associations
responsible for communicating relevant to the national issues and keeping member informed of
regional affairs
AHIMA Component State Associations
provide their members with local access to professional education and networking
AHIMA Component State Associations
serve as an important forum for communicating national issues and keeping members informed
of regional affairs that affect HIM
CAHIIM
, has sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to accreditation of educational
programs in health informatics and information management
CAHIIM
serves the public interest by establishing quality standards for the educational preparation of
future HIM professionals
What happens when a program is accredited by CAHIIM?
it means that it has voluntarily undergone a rigorous review process and has been determined to
meet or exceed the standards established by CAHIIM
What is accreditation?
a way to recognize and publicize best practices for HIM education
What are the four steps of accreditation?
1. college program prepares for a self-assessment document
2. accreditation site visitors visit campus to review documents and conduct interviews
3. a report of the site visit is reviewed by the CAHIIM board of commissioners
4. a final determination is made as to the ability of the college program to meet the accreditation
standards
How can a student sit for the RHIT or RHIA exam?
They must be from an accredited educational program
AHIMA certification program
candidates must pass an examination before obtaining any of the credentials
Correct. 2025/2026 Update
Council for Excellence in Education
Created to enhance the HIM profession, plan for its future through education, and provide HIM
professionals with a way to get involved
Council for Excellence in Education
Leading force in education strategy for health information professions, guiding the academic
community and industry stakeholders through innovations in academic programs, etc
Council for Excellence in Education
Ensure education is positioned as the cornerstone of health information professions though
communication, collaboration, innovation and research
AHIMA Component State Associations
responsible for communicating relevant to the national issues and keeping member informed of
regional affairs
AHIMA Component State Associations
provide their members with local access to professional education and networking
AHIMA Component State Associations
serve as an important forum for communicating national issues and keeping members informed
of regional affairs that affect HIM
CAHIIM
, has sole and independent authority in all matters pertaining to accreditation of educational
programs in health informatics and information management
CAHIIM
serves the public interest by establishing quality standards for the educational preparation of
future HIM professionals
What happens when a program is accredited by CAHIIM?
it means that it has voluntarily undergone a rigorous review process and has been determined to
meet or exceed the standards established by CAHIIM
What is accreditation?
a way to recognize and publicize best practices for HIM education
What are the four steps of accreditation?
1. college program prepares for a self-assessment document
2. accreditation site visitors visit campus to review documents and conduct interviews
3. a report of the site visit is reviewed by the CAHIIM board of commissioners
4. a final determination is made as to the ability of the college program to meet the accreditation
standards
How can a student sit for the RHIT or RHIA exam?
They must be from an accredited educational program
AHIMA certification program
candidates must pass an examination before obtaining any of the credentials
