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Health Information Technology

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National Registration Exam

Certification -
After completing your formal education, the next step is to successfully complete an AHIMA certification exam. A credential validates your competence as a HIM/HIT professional to employers and the public. There are two key credentials for professionals in the HIM/HIT field:

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA): This credential requires a bachelor's degree and successful performance on the RHIA certification exam.

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT): A RHIT credential requires an associate's degree and successful performance on the RHIT certification exam.

Responsible Department: Allied Health - Health Information Technology
Program Contact: Linda Parks
Contact: Anthony Williams (web representative)