Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Registered Health Information Technician -certified professionals work in hospitals, but are also found in other healthcare setting including office-based physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
The cost of the RHIT exam is $229 for AHIMA members and $299 for non-members
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- KnowledgeApply health information management principles to maintain patient records across diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, physician practices, and long-term care facilities.Developing
- KnowledgeClassify medical diagnoses and procedures using standardized coding systems following ICD and CPT coding guidelines with accuracy.Developing
- KnowledgeAnalyze health records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance using quality assurance protocols and regulatory standards.Developing
- KnowledgeApply privacy and security regulations to protect patient health information in accordance with HIPAA and other legal requirements.Developing
- Hands-onOperate electronic health record (EHR) systems and health information technology to input, retrieve, and manage patient data efficiently.Developing
- KnowledgeInterpret medical terminology and documentation to support accurate coding and data abstraction.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate release of information procedures following authorization protocols and legal disclosure requirements.Developing
- MindsetRespect patient confidentiality and ethical standards when handling sensitive health information across all healthcare settings.Developing
- KnowledgeApply data governance and management principles to ensure health information integrity and accessibility.Developing
- MindsetEngage with healthcare team members and stakeholders to support continuity of care and information exchange.Developing
Skills developed through this program
- Apply health information guidelines and standards to maintain the integrity and content of the health record
- Manage EHR functionality, data workflows, and document control to ensure accurate and complete health information
- Educate clinicians on documentation standards and support patient portal navigation and use
- Manage access, use, and disclosure of protected health information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Apply record retention guidelines and mitigate privacy and security risks within the health information system
- Educate internal and external stakeholders on privacy, access, and disclosure policies and procedures
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Registered Health Information Technician -certified professionals work in hospitals, but are also found in other healthcare setting including office-based physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies. Currently, AHIMA only accepts HIM degree programs to sit for the RHIT. Health informatics is not currently supported for the RHIT exam. Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements to sit for the RHIT examination: Successfully complete the academic requirements, at an associate degree level, of a Health Information Management (HIM) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM); or Graduate from an HIM program approved by a foreign association with which AHIMA has a reciprocity agreement
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
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Scholarships
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