{"id":6529,"date":"2026-03-25T14:51:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T19:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/?page_id=6529"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:32:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:32:39","slug":"professional-development-accreditation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/home\/professional-development-accreditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development Accreditation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide\" style=\"border-radius:15px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6539 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/professional-1024x683.avif\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/professional-1024x683.avif 1024w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/professional-300x200.avif 300w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/professional-768x512.avif 768w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/professional.avif 1171w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><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=\"professional-development-accreditation\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><br>Professional Development Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), the recognized accrediting body for higher education health informatics and information management programs, accredits professional development courses. This expansion reflects CAHIIM\u2019s commitment to ensuring that these courses are held to rigorous standards of quality, relevance, and continuous improvement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Accredited Providers<\/summary>\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<h3 id=\"accredited-providers-of-professional-development\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-default\">Accredited Providers of Professional Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"mg-heading-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-decor\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930d3512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-decor-left-secondary\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/CDH-P-300x225.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/CDH-P-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/CDH-P.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 id=\"certified-digital-health-professional-cdhp-level-preparation-course\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Certified Digital Health Professional (CDH-P) Level Preparation Course<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"college-of-healthcare-information-executives-chime\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">College of Healthcare Information Executives (CHIME)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accreditation Award<\/strong>: Initial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Last Accreditation Date<\/strong>: 12\/13\/2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Next Review Cycle<\/strong>: 2029-2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chimecentral.org\/certified-digital-health-cdh-program\">View Program Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"education@chimecentral.org\">Contact Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"mg-heading-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-decor\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930d3512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-decor-left-secondary\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml-294x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml.png 441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 id=\"icd10cm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">ICD-10-CM<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"haugen-consulting-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haugen Consulting Group<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accreditation Award<\/strong>: Initial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Last Accreditation Date<\/strong>: 12\/13\/2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Next Review Cycle<\/strong>: 2029-2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehaugengroup.com\/education\/\">View Program Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--7\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:connect@thehaugengroup.com\">Contact Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"mg-heading-8\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-decor\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930d3512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-decor-left-secondary\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml-294x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml.png 441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 id=\"icd10pcs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">ICD-10-PCS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"haugen-consulting-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haugen Consulting Group<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accreditation Award<\/strong>: Initial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Last Accreditation Date<\/strong>: 12\/13\/2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Next Review Cycle<\/strong>: 2029-2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--9\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehaugengroup.com\/education\/\">View Program Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--10\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:connect@thehaugengroup.com\">Contact Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"mg-heading-11\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-decor\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930d3512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-decor-left-secondary\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"294\" height=\"300\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml-294x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml-294x300.png 294w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/haugenacademy-sml.png 441w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 294px) 100vw, 294px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 id=\"cpt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">CPT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"haugen-consulting-group\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haugen Consulting Group<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accreditation Award<\/strong>: Initial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Last Accreditation Date<\/strong>: 12\/13\/2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Next Review Cycle<\/strong>: 2029-2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--12\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehaugengroup.com\/education\/\">view Program Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--13\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:connect@thehaugengroup.com\">Contact Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/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<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"mg-heading-14\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-decor\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-930d3512 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-decor-left-secondary\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" fetchpriority=\"low\" src=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/upskillsAIadvisors.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6537\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/upskillsAIadvisors.png 200w, https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/03\/upskillsAIadvisors-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 id=\"applied-artificial-intelligence-in-health-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Applied Artificial Intelligence in Health Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"upskillz-ai-advisors\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">UpSkillz AI Advisors<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Accreditation Award<\/strong>: Initial<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Last Accreditation Date<\/strong>: 11\/20\/2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong>Next Review Cycle<\/strong>: 2030-2031<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--15\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/upskillz.org\/professionals\">view Program Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--16\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:info@upskillz.org\">Contact Program<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details alignfull is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Initial Accreditation<\/summary>\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<h3 id=\"professional-development-initial-accreditation\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-heading-decor\">Professional Development Initial Accreditation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--17\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/cb4b2b824d1bcfbaf0d6c23589de0481?r=use1\">Apply for Professional Development Accreditation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"candidacy-status-application-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Candidacy Status Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Timing<\/strong>: Program assesses readiness for application for accreditation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-slant-bg has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 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<h3 id=\"professional-development-accreditation-stages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Development Accreditation Stages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Self-assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CAHIIM initial review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Programs response to CAHIIM\u2019s initial review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry Reviewers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Program\u2019s response to industry review<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industry review of response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/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<h3 id=\"step-1-cahiim-accreditation-application-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: CAHIIM Accreditation Application Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-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<h4 id=\"1-syllabus-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Syllabus (1)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Programs must submit a&nbsp;sample syllabus&nbsp;for one of the courses in the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"2-synopsis-of-curriculum\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Synopsis of Curriculum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">List all required courses in the curriculum (general education and the professional course) for each specific quarter\/trimester\/semester within the total curriculum sequence.&nbsp; Please use the Synopsis of Curriculum Form, found below.<\/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\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/cert-synopsis-of-curriculum.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Synopsis of Curriculum Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"3-profile-page\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Profile Page<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The profile page is an Excel document which provides CAHIIM with general information about the program.<\/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\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/cert-program-profile.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Program Profile<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-2-staff-review-of-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Staff Review of Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application will be reviewed upon receipt of all application requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-3-candidacy-status-decision-and-descriptionnbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Candidacy Status Decision and Description <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Denied: An application may be rejected if it does not meet the conditions for application or there are documented issues of non compliance with the Standards at anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accepted: Accepted into CAHIIM Candidacy Status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAHIIM Candidacy Status Description &#8211; An application stage while the Candidate program is allowed to complete the Self Assessment information and documentation in the online system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An applicant program allowed into Candidacy Status is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. assigned a CAHIIM Educational Program Code (EPC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. assigned a Self Assessment Due Date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. assigned a Candidacy Status expiration date<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Sent Invoice for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aw-innovations.matrixdev.net\/cahiim\/resources\/fees\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"748\">Candidacy Status Fee<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-4-selfassessment-stage-program-submits-information-based-on-the-standards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Self-Assessment Stage: Program Submits information based on the Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During this stage, candidate programs will complete a self-assessment in the CAHIIM Accreditation System (CAS), designed to evaluate program compliance with the required standards.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-5-cahiim-review\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: CAHIIM Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A formal staff review and assessment of the information submitted. An assessment will be provided, and a request for clarification or additional information may be requested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-6-industry-review\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Industry Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The industry review of the program verifies the accuracy of documentation submitted by the program. After the industry review is concluded, the program will receive a Industry Review report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-7-program-response\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Program Response<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A formal response to the industry review results is requested from the program director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"step-8-board-review\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8: Board Review<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An accreditation recommendation and accreditation decision is provided to the program at the next available meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-drop-shadow has-tertiary-background-color has-background has-small-font-size is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e2d3293f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;min-height:100%;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-expand is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ac9bee98 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h4 id=\"mg-heading-18\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">CAHIIM Accreditation Manual<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">For more information about CAHIIM&#8217;s Standards revision process, refer to CAHIIM Accreditation Manual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-c436662c 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\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/cahiim-policy-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAHIIM Accreditation Manual<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-drop-shadow has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-2 is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e2d3293f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:20px;min-height:100%;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-expand is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ac9bee98 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<h4 id=\"mg-heading-19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Credentialing Disclaimer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CAHIIM accredits programs in Health Information Management, Health Informatics, Health Sciences, Digital Health, and various other disciplines. Once granted, CAHIIM accreditation will not guarantee or otherwise ensure student eligibility for credentialing examinations. All such matters are determined solely by credential-granting organizations. Consequently, any detrimental or other reliance to the contrary shall not be the responsibility of CAHIIM or its representatives, and it therefore will not owe any resulting liability to the School or its students.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":32,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"ContactEmail":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6529","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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