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About the HIM Profession The first step in your career planning process is to discover your interests and then match them to careers. If you have an interest in healthcare and information technology, health information management (HIM) may be the right career choice for you. As one of the fastest growing occupations in one of the fastest growing industries, a HIM career places you right where the expanding arena of healthcare meets the cutting edge of technology. Visit the American Health Information Management Association's Health Information Careers website! Colleges & Certifications Indiana has excellent accredited schools in which you can receive either an associate's or bachelor's degree program in health information management. The American Health Information Management Association accredits HIT and HIA programs and approves Master's level and coding certificate programs. You can search for programs by program level, institution name, state, or distance learning programs by going to the AHIMA website at college search. Bachelor's Degree - Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) IUPUI School of Informatics - HIA Program Associate's Degree - Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) IU Northwest -HIT Program Ivy Tech-Indianapolis & Bloomington- HIT Program Vincennes University - HIT Program ITT Technical Institute -Indianapolis - HIT Program National College-Indianapolis-HIT Program When you have finished your HIM training, the next step is to successfully complete a certification exam. Earning a credential validates your competence as an HIM professional to employers and the public. In addition to the RHIA and RHIT credentials, AHIMA offers numerous certifications: