Congratulations to Kimberly Acierto of Tripler Medical Center and CeCe Masuda for recently passing her RHIT Exam. Kimberly and CeCe graduated in January 2008 from Heald College. Way to go Ladies!!!!

NEW PROGRAM WILL “HIT” THE SPOT Honolulu Campus to Offer Associate Degree in Health Information Technology Career advancement in the field of Health Information Management requires significant skills and technical knowledge. Essential certifications validate a professional’s expertise in this rapidly growing field. The Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification is the springboard for career advancement in Health Information Management. To take the RHIT exam, you must be a graduate of a college or university that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CHIIM). A CHIIM accredited program in Health Information Technology (HIT) will soon be offered by Heald’s Honolulu Campus. Many in the healthcare industry today express that they are excited to have this offered at the Honolulu Campus. Heald’s HIOP program is designed for Health Information Management professionals interested in advancement opportunities as well as individuals seeking a fulfilling career in healthcare, but who shy away from the clinical environment. The HIT program begins in the October 2005 quarter, with classes starting on October 19, 2005. The program will be offered in the evening with classes scheduled between 5:25 and 10:30 p.m. To learn more about this exciting educational opportunity, contact Heald’s Admissions Office at 955-1500.