CAHIIM monitors changes in CAHIIM accredited\u00a0programs and the institution to ensure educational quality. A formal assessment\u00a0process is conducted to determine continued compliance with the\u00a0accreditation\u00a0standards\u00a0as a result of planned or implemented modification to the program. Failure to submit a substantive change may result in administrative probation, a focused review, or\u00a0a change in accreditation status with due process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Program changes are reported as explained below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact CAHIIM staff at info@cahiim.org<\/a> with questions and for additional consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) Program Director Change Form<\/a> (PDF) Contact accounting@cahiim.org <\/a>if you wish to pay by credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Level of degree awarded, degree title change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact CAHIIM to notify us about this type of change at info@cahiim.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CAHIIM does not support system accreditation for multiple campuses. Accreditation of a previous campus cannot be transferred to another campus or institution. A new institution or campus must go through the Initial Accreditation Process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact CAHIIM to notify us about this type of change at info@cahiim.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is a CAHIIM Accredited Certificate of the Degree Program?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A coherent and complete program that offers a pathway to the HIM profession for prospective students that hold a previously earned baccalaureate degree or higher from an academic institution accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Certificate of the Degree programs must be in compliance with the Accreditation Standards for Health Information Management Baccalaureate Degree Program in so far as applicable accreditation Standards are met and therefore must assure the achievement of all competencies as required by the HIM-related Curricula Competencies for Baccalaureate Degree Programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How are Certificate of the Degree programs at the baccalaureate degree approved by CAHIIM and published on the CAHIIM Program Directory?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CAHIIM Accredited programs that offer a baccalaureate degree program must complete the Prior Approval Process and document this degree pathway in CAHIIM Annual Program Assessment Report (APAR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. The degree pathway must be a subset of an already CAHIIM Accredited baccalaureate degree program and must award academic credit and recognized as such by the college or university institutional accreditor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CAHIIM does not accredit any other certificate based or non degree programs (e.g., completion certificates or other continuing education programs.) that does not qualify for Title IV of the Higher Education Act (federal student aid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact CAHIIM to notify us about this type of change at info@cahiim.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sponsoring institution may request inactive status for up to two (2) years if the program has discontinued student enrollments. The program must continue to pay the CAHIIM Annual Accreditation Fee. After being inactive for two years and the program does not admit a new class of students, the program will be considered discontinued and accreditation may be withdrawn. The program must notify CAHIIM Staff immediately upon reactivation. Notification of Inactive Status must be submitted in writing by the chief executive officer to include: Date of suspension of enrollments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If circumstances require program closure, advanced notice to CAHIIM is required. Programs request voluntary withdrawal of accreditation when all students in the program have graduated or transferred out of the program. Notification of Program withdrawal must be submitted in writing by the Institution’s Chief Executive Officer\/President to include the reasons for program closure and the date of the last graduating class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Program Directors can update the following Profile changes by logging into the CAHIIM Annual Program Assessment Report (APAR) system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submit a copy of the official letter from the new institutional accreditor that indicates pre accreditation or applicant status in order to receive Title IV funding of the Higher Education Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\nPrior Approval Required<\/summary>\n
Program Director Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Documents:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
2) HIM only: <\/strong>AHIMA\/CCHIIM CEU Certificate with current date of credential validation.
Complete form and all steps for a Permanent, Interim or Acting program director. Submit all information using the online form, below.
Payment:<\/strong> An invoice will be sent for the $250 Substantive Change Fee after the approval of the Change in Program Director has been completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDegree Change<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Campus location change or addition of satellite campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Certificate of the Degree Program development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Inactive Status<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Program Closure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Notification Only Required<\/summary>\n
Profile Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Changes in Institutional Accreditor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n