HIM Things to Know
Essential details on the Health Information Management program
Accreditation Status
The Health Information Management accreditor of Tacoma Community College is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM).
The College’s accreditation for the Baccalaureate degree in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2027.
All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to:
CAHIIM
200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL, 60601
Phone 312.235.3255
Email info@cahiim.org
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) national accreditation examination.
Certification Information
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v), educational institutions must provide information related to whether their programs will fulfill educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification and to inform prospective students whether their degree upon graduation will qualify them to work in the state where they are located. Graduates of the HIM program are eligible to sit for the RHIA exam, which is valid in every state.
Program Effectiveness Outcomes
Tacoma Community College strives to provide the best environment for our students to succeed.
Student Satisfaction Rate:
| Academic Year | Satisfaction Rate |
| 2023 - 2024 | 91% |
| 2022 - 2023 | 100% |
Student Retention Rate Year 1 to Year 2:
| Academic Year | Retention Rate |
| 2023 - 2024 | 94% |
| 2022 - 2023 | 83% |
Graduation Rate within 150% of Published Time:
| Academic Year | Graduation Rate |
| 2023 - 2024 | 100% |
| 2022 - 2023 | 100% |
Healthcare Employment Rate (within 1 year of graduation)
| Academic Year | Employment Rate |
| 2022 - 2023 |
93% |
| 2021 - 2022 | 92% |