About CAHIIM
The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) recognizes degree-granting programs in Health Informatics and Information Management that have undergone a rigorous process of voluntary peer review and have met or exceeded the minimum Accreditation Standards as set by the CAHIIM. These programs are awarded accreditation status by the CAHIIM, which provides public recognition of such achievement.
CAHIIM Mission
CAHIIM advances the value of health informatics and information management through quality education by:
- Establishing and enforcing accreditation Standards
- Recognizing programs that meet the Standards
- Assessing student achievement
- Respecting educational innovation and diversity
- Recognizing academic institutions' autonomy
- Emphasizing the principle of volunteerism and peer review
- Embracing a culture of continuous quality improvement
Why Should Your Program Be CAHIIM Accredited?
- Public recognition of undergraduate and graduate degree programs
- Consultation services
- Searchable program directory
- Comprehensive, 'online' accreditation review processes
- Interactive, online program evaluation plan
- Communications network includes Web site and e-newsletter
- Benchmark data and best practices for continuous improvement
- Conference workshops and presentations covering program management, student learning outcomes assessment, and quality improvement practices
- White Papers and program resources
The Benefits of Being CAHIIM-Accredited
For Students
- Quality programs provide professionally required knowledge and skills
- Search for Programs in the CAHIIM Directory
- Employment and marketability
- Establishes academic eligibility for applicable professional certifications
For Colleges and Universities
- Promotes continuous quality improvement through monitoring and reevaluation
- Provides online assessment tools for outcome metrics and trend data
- Adherence to the Code of Good Practice of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA) as a member organization
For Employers
- Assurance that graduates have expected knowledge and skills
- Curriculum relevant to today's electronic health record (EHR) environment