About our Program
Health information management (HIM) professionals lead efforts to ensure the availability, accuracy, integrity, and security of all data related to patient healthcare encounters, resulting in better clinical and business decisions to enhance healthcare quality. HIM professionals work in various settings throughout the healthcare industry, including hospitals, physician offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, government agencies, home care providers, and companies providing services to the medical community.
The Health Information Management program at Collin College offers an Associate of
Applied Science in Health Information Management, a certificate in Medical Coding
and Billing, and a certificate in Data Management Applications for Healthcare.
FAQs
Health Information Management (HIM) focuses on the accurate collection, analysis, protection, and use of health data. HIM professionals ensure that health records support patient care, reimbursement, quality reporting, compliance, and organizational decision-making while meeting privacy and security requirements.
Yes. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (AAS-HIM) is a selective enrollment program and has its own application process.
ApplicationHandbook
No. The Data Management Applications for Healthcare and Medical Coding and Billing certificates do not require an additional application.
The AAS-HIM program is offered in an online format, allowing flexibility for working adults while maintaining required academic rigor and accreditation standards.
No. The AAS in Health Information Management (HIM) program does not require an entrance exam.
Are there additional requirements for the AAS-HIM Program?
Yes. Students enrolled in the AAS-HIM program who choose to complete an in-person
Professional Practice Experience (PPE) are required to provide proof of the following:
- Immunizations
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
- Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
- Hepatitis B – 2- or 3-dose series or titer showing immunity
- COVID-19 – Full vaccination
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) – Must be within the last 10 years
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening – Annual screening required within the same year of PPE
- Influenza (Flu) Vaccine – Must be current for the flu season
- Other Requirements
- Background check
- Drug screening
- Proof of active health insurance
Note: In person PPE site placement is dependent on proof of the above requirements. Immunization series (e.g., Hepatitis B) may take 3–6 months to complete. Students who do not meet the health and safety requirements may be assigned to a virtual PPE instead of an in-person placement.
Health Information Management (HIM) focuses on the accurate collection, analysis, protection, and use of health data. HIM professionals ensure that health records support patient care, reimbursement, quality reporting, compliance, and organizational decision-making while meeting privacy and security requirements.
Continue to Next Step
Yes. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management (AAS-HIM) is a selective enrollment program and has its own application process.
ApplicationHandbook
Continue to Next Step
No. The Data Management Applications for Healthcare and Medical Coding and Billing certificates do not require an additional application.
Continue to Next Step
The AAS-HIM program is offered in an online format, allowing flexibility for working adults while maintaining required academic rigor and accreditation standards.
Continue to Next Step
No. The AAS in Health Information Management (HIM) program does not require an entrance exam.
Continue to Next Step
Are there additional requirements for the AAS-HIM Program?
Yes. Students enrolled in the AAS-HIM program who choose to complete an in-person
Professional Practice Experience (PPE) are required to provide proof of the following:
- Immunizations
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
- Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2-dose series or titer showing immunity
- Hepatitis B – 2- or 3-dose series or titer showing immunity
- COVID-19 – Full vaccination
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) – Must be within the last 10 years
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening – Annual screening required within the same year of PPE
- Influenza (Flu) Vaccine – Must be current for the flu season
- Other Requirements
- Background check
- Drug screening
- Proof of active health insurance
Note: In person PPE site placement is dependent on proof of the above requirements. Immunization series (e.g., Hepatitis B) may take 3–6 months to complete. Students who do not meet the health and safety requirements may be assigned to a virtual PPE instead of an in-person placement.