HIM 301 Final Exam Study Guide (CH's
1,3,4,6,21); Questions and Answers 100% Correct.
2025/2026 Update
active membership
This AHIMA membership requires individuals to have an interest in HIM, allows them to vote,
be apart of MHIMA and will abide by the code of ethics. ($185)
AHIMA foundation
Membership organization that represents over 103,000 health information professionals. It
provides opportunity for professional development
student membership
To be eligible for this membership rate a person cannot hold an AHIMA credential and must be
currently enrolled in a formal certificate or degree granting program directly relevant to
AHIMA's purpose, including, but not limited to, CAHIIM accredited or PCAP/ACCP approved
coding programs. (45 to join)
new grad membership
New Grad membership is for AHIMA Student members only. After graduation from an CAHIIM
accredited HIT, HIA, or AHIMA approved coding or master's program, AHIMA Student
members may renew as a New Grad member at the reduced annual dues. (100)
emeritus membership
(60)In recognition of service to the profession, current AHIMA members 65 and over are eligible
for recognition as this type of member.
, group membership
signing up multiple people for AHIMA membership
microfilm roll
a micrographic method of storing health records in which each document page is placed
sequentially on slip or long roll of film. each roll can store thousands of images.
microfilm jacket
a roll of microfilm is cut and instead into 4x6 inch jackets with sleeves.
microfiche
a copy of the jacket microfilm. my be used so the original jacket is not allowed outside of the
HIM department.
CAHIM
independent accreditation commission and independent authority in all matters pertaining to
accreditation of edu programs in him. establishes quality standards for the educational
preparation of future him professionals.
privacy, confidentiality, and security
Professionals working in the HIM field are guided by the ethical foundations of______.
security
The means to control and protect access of health information and records
privacy
1,3,4,6,21); Questions and Answers 100% Correct.
2025/2026 Update
active membership
This AHIMA membership requires individuals to have an interest in HIM, allows them to vote,
be apart of MHIMA and will abide by the code of ethics. ($185)
AHIMA foundation
Membership organization that represents over 103,000 health information professionals. It
provides opportunity for professional development
student membership
To be eligible for this membership rate a person cannot hold an AHIMA credential and must be
currently enrolled in a formal certificate or degree granting program directly relevant to
AHIMA's purpose, including, but not limited to, CAHIIM accredited or PCAP/ACCP approved
coding programs. (45 to join)
new grad membership
New Grad membership is for AHIMA Student members only. After graduation from an CAHIIM
accredited HIT, HIA, or AHIMA approved coding or master's program, AHIMA Student
members may renew as a New Grad member at the reduced annual dues. (100)
emeritus membership
(60)In recognition of service to the profession, current AHIMA members 65 and over are eligible
for recognition as this type of member.
, group membership
signing up multiple people for AHIMA membership
microfilm roll
a micrographic method of storing health records in which each document page is placed
sequentially on slip or long roll of film. each roll can store thousands of images.
microfilm jacket
a roll of microfilm is cut and instead into 4x6 inch jackets with sleeves.
microfiche
a copy of the jacket microfilm. my be used so the original jacket is not allowed outside of the
HIM department.
CAHIM
independent accreditation commission and independent authority in all matters pertaining to
accreditation of edu programs in him. establishes quality standards for the educational
preparation of future him professionals.
privacy, confidentiality, and security
Professionals working in the HIM field are guided by the ethical foundations of______.
security
The means to control and protect access of health information and records
privacy
