Mini course · Foundation level
Health Information Management Fundamentals
Keep patient records accurate, secure, available and useful, from creation to retention.
What is Health Information Management Fundamentals?
Health information management (HIM) ensures that patient records are complete, accurate, protected and available to the people who need them. HIM professionals support clinical care, billing, quality, research and legal compliance. This course covers the health record lifecycle, record content and standards, data quality, release of information, retention and destruction, coding and classification basics, and the transition from paper to electronic records.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Foundation
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Describe the lifecycle of a health record
- Identify required content and standards for a complete record
- Assess data quality using accuracy, completeness and timeliness criteria
- Process a described release of information request appropriately
- Apply retention and destruction principles
- Explain the role of coding and classification in health information
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available
1The Role of HIM
16 minFree preview· Course content
The Role of HIM
Why health information matters to everyone.
2The Health Record
18 min· Course content
The Health Record
Available after you enroll.
3Data Quality
20 min· Course content
Data Quality
Available after you enroll.
4Access, Release and Retention
18 min· Course content
Access, Release and Retention
Available after you enroll.
5Coding and Electronic Records
18 min· Course content
Coding and Electronic Records
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
Every AIHCM credential has a unique ID that anyone can verify online in seconds.
Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Does the course qualify me as an HIM professional?
No. It is an introduction; professional HIM credentials require formal programmes.
Does it cover country-specific retention periods?
No. Retention periods vary, so follow local law and policy.
Is coding covered in depth?
No. ICD-10 Overview for Non-Coders provides more detail.
Is it useful for clinicians?
Yes, especially those involved in documentation quality.