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Health Information Management - How to Apply 
Qualifying for enrollment in the Health Information Management program starts with a high school diploma or G.E.D. This program is considered a limited access program with seating for 30 students and begins in August of each year. - All students must complete a BC application
- All students must complete a separate Health Science Application to the HIM Program
- Articulation Students should seek admission advisement prior to any course enrollment
- All students must complete the program pre-requisite courses with a 2.5 GPA or better prior to starting the program. ANY EXCEPTION REQUIRES PROGRAM MANAGER APPROVAL. For students who are applying for the August 2011 class, the prerequisites are:
- HSC 1531 Medical Terminology
- EMNC 1101 English Composition I
- All students must complete the following requirements prior to admission to the program:
- Applicants must fulfill the general requirements for admission to the Health Science Programs
- Current medical history and physical examination
- Florida Background screening
- Drug screening
- Immunization
- Pre-Health Science Core Certification requirements
- HSC 0405, HSC 0591, HSC 0691, AND HAC 0522
- All students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better to remain in the program.
- Once you’re accepted into the Program, you will need to become a student member of AHIMA and will be expected to become involved in the association at the local level.
- Financial Assistance - Any student interested or needing financial assistance should contact the Financial Aid at the college for advisement.
- Scholarship Opportunities - AHIMA Financial Aid - For further information, contact FORE at (312) 233-1100 or fore@ahima.org.
The Florida Health Information Management Association also offers a scholarship. For further information, go to www.fhima.org
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