{"id":5829,"date":"2025-07-24T10:59:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T15:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/?page_id=5829"},"modified":"2026-03-30T08:13:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:13:45","slug":"programs-of-distinction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/programs\/programs-of-distinction\/","title":{"rendered":"Programs of Distinction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light is-repeated\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><video class=\"wp-block-cover__video-background intrinsic-ignore\" autoplay muted loop playsinline src=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/fireworks-1.mp4\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"><\/video><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"programs-of-distinction\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><br>Programs of Distinction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-dividers-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 id=\"mg-heading-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-decor\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">CAHIIM proudly recognizes a select group of accredited Health Information Management (HIM) programs as Programs of Distinction\u2014exemplars of best practices in healthcare education. These distinguished programs have demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment as early adopters of the HIM Future Education Model (FEM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Through their innovation and dedication, these Programs of Distinction are actively shaping the future of HIM education by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Engaging in online forums to share resources, foster collaboration, and exchange ideas with peers and CAHIIM leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitating robust data collection from students, faculty, adjunct staff, employers, and PPE supervisors to evaluate student outcomes and the effectiveness of the new HIM education model.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying barriers and evidence-based practices in developing and delivering competency-based education (CBE) in HIM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to the development of new student outcome measures and submitting data aligned with the 2026 HIM Accreditation Standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">These programs, accredited under the new FEM standards and competencies, are not only meeting the evolving demands of the profession\u2014they are leading the way. CAHIIM celebrates their commitment to advancing HIM education and improving outcomes for learners, institutions, and the healthcare workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These programs have received commendation, the <strong>highest level of recognition given by the accreditor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-slant-bg has-dividers-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"distinguished-programs\" class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-heading-decor\">Distinguished Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jump to<\/strong>: <a href=\"#jumpA\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpA\">A<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpB\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpB\">B<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpC\">C<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpD\">D<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpE\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpE\">E<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpF\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpF\">F<\/a> G <a href=\"#jumpH\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpH\">H<\/a> I J K <a href=\"#jumpL\">L<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpM\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpM\">M<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpN\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpN\">N<\/a> O <a href=\"#jumpP\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#jumpP\">P<\/a> Q R <a href=\"#jumpS\">S<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpT\">T<\/a> <a href=\"#jumpU\">U<\/a> V <a href=\"#jumpW\">W<\/a> X Y Z<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpA\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"alabama-state-university\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Alabama State University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"montgomery-al\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Montgomery, AL<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"baccalaureate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Baccalaureate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bridgette Stasher-Booker, PhD, RHIA, CHTS-IM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/alabama-state-university-5\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"alfred-state-college-suny-college-of-technology\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Alfred State College &#8211; SUNY College of Technology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"alfred-ny\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Alfred, NY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-degree-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate Degree &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Erica Matteson, MS, RHIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/alfred-state-college-suny-college-of-technology-23\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpB\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"bryan-university\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Bryan University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"tempe-az\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Tempe, AZ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-degree-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate Degree &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Mechel McKinney, MBA, RHIA, Program Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/bryan-university-379\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpC\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"central-arizona-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Central Arizona College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"coolidge-az\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Coolidge, AZ<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-degree-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate Degree &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Sandra Brightwell , EdD, RHIA, FAHIMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction June 11, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/central-arizona-college-55\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"charter-oak-state-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Charter Oak State College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"new-britain-ct\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">New Britain, CT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"baccalaureate-degree-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Baccalaureate Degree &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cindy Glewwe Edgerton , MHA, MEd, RHIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction June 11, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/charter-oak-state-college-6\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"clarkson-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Clarkson College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"omaha-ne\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Omaha, NE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"baccalaureate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Baccalaureate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gretchen Jopp, MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/clarkson-college-68\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"cuny-school-of-professional-studies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">CUNY School of Professional Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"new-york-ny\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">New York, NY<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"baccalaureate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Baccalaureate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Memory Ndanga, PhD, RHIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/cuny-school-of-professional-studies-86\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpD\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"davenport-university\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Davenport University<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"grand-rapids-mi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Grand Rapids, MI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"masters-degree-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Master&#8217;s Degree &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Joseph Brown , DHA, MS, CHDA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction June 11, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/davenport-university-399\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"devry-university-online-associate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Devry University &#8211; Online Associate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"lisle-il\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Lisle, IL<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Jennifer Young, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, CAPM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/devry-university-online-associate-103\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpE\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"east-central-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">East Central College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"union-mo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Union, MO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Kimberly Daman-Scheel, BSN, RN, RHIA, CCS, CDIP<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/east-central-college-112\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpF\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"florida-southwestern-state-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Florida SouthWestern State College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"fort-myers-fl\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Fort Myers, FL<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Susan L. Foster,&nbsp; EdD, MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CHC, CHPC, CIPP\/US, CC, FAHIMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/florida-southwestern-state-college-8\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"fox-valley-technical-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Fox Valley Technical College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"appleton-wi\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Appleton, WI<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tanya Mulder, MS, RHIT<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/fox-valley-technical-college-129\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpH\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"hagerstown-community-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Hagerstown Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"hagerstown-md\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Hagerstown, MD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tanda Emanuel, RHIA, MSEd, MBA, CPC-I, CPC, CPB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/hagerstown-community-college-457\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpL\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"lanier-technical-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Lanier Technical College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"gainesville-ga\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Gainesville, GA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-degree-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate Degree &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Annette Baker , MS HIM, RHIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction June 11, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/lanier-technical-college-425\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpM\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"mclennan-community-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">McLennan Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"waco-tx\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Waco, TX<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Lesley Plemons, MS, RHIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/mclennan-community-college-214\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"midland-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Midland College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"midland-tx\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Midland , TX<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Leonora Lambert, EdD, MS, BS, RHIA, CHTS-tr<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/midland-college-232\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"minnesota-state-community-and-technical-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Minnesota State Community and Technical College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"detroit-lakes-mn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Detroit Lakes, MN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bonnie C.&nbsp; Peterson, MS, RHIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/minnesota-state-community-and-technical-college-243\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpN\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"northwest-arkansas-community-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Northwest Arkansas Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"bentonville-ar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Bentonville, AR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tina-marie Cikanek, MBA, RHIA, CHPS, CCS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/northwest-arkansas-community-college-171\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpP\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"portland-community-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Portland Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"portland-or\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Portland, OR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dana Brown, RHIA, MBA, CHC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/portland-community-college-222\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpS\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"spokane-community-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Spokane Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"spokane-wa\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Spokane, WA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Barbara Flock, RHIA, CPHQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/spokane-community-college-283\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"springfield-technical-community-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Springfield Technical Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"springfield-ma\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Springfield, MA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Laura Piquette, MHA, RHIA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction February 9, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/springfield-technical-community-college-284\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"state-fair-community-college\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">State Fair Community College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"sedalia-mo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Sedalia, MO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"associate-degree-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Associate Degree &#8211; Health Information Management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Program Director:<\/strong>&nbsp;Beverly Marquez , M.S., RHIA, FCAHIIM, FAHIMA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accredited with distinction May 22, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/program\/state-fair-community-college-293\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"jumpT\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"the-college-of-st-scholastica\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">The College of St. Scholastica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"duluth-mn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Duluth, MN<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"baccalaureate-health-information-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">Baccalaureate &#8211; 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