Visit the American Health Information Management Association Web site.
Students who graduate from the HIM Program at ISU have found opportunities in a wide range of health related industries ranging from patient care to informatics.
Improvements and changes in health care delivery, information technology, financial reimbursement and federal regulations make this an exciting profession.
Average starting salaries for HIM graduates are in the low $30,000s. Some graduates with previous work experience have earned starting salaries in the low $40,000s.
Several HIM graduates have continued their education by pursuing a master degree in information systems, business administration and healthcare administration.
Progressive professional organization - as an HIM professional you can become a member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) which provides an avenue for networking with other professionals in the field.
As a student, you can begin to experience AHIMA by joining the Student Health Information Management Association (SHIMA).