Certification Name : Registered Health Information Technician
Certification ID & Type: 1575 – A – Core
Certification Description
With experience, the RHIT credential holds solid potential for advancement to management positions, especially when combined with a bachelor’s degree. Although most RHITs work in hospitals, they are also found in other healthcare settings including office-based physician practices, nursing homes, home health agencies, mental health facilities, and public health agencies. In fact, RHITs may be employed in any organization that uses patient data or health information, such as pharmaceutical companies, law and insurance firms, and health product vendors.
Certifying Organization
American Health Information Management Association(AHIMA)(0356)
233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150, Chicago, IL 60601-5519
Contact information : 312-233-1100 Email : info@ahima.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
health & medical records, insurance coder, medical records coder