A graduation requirement of the DHI is the successful complete
of a comprehensive examination. This comprehensive on-line
examination is given to HIA baccalaureate students during Spring
semester of the senior year in HINF4105 and to certificate
students prior to summer semester in HINF 3005.
The examination simulates the AHIMA National Certification
Examination in length, format, time allowed to complete and
overall content. The examination is distributed among the
following entry-level competencies (see
RHIA Exam section
of this handbook):
- Health Data Management
- Health Statistics, Biomedical Research and Quality
Management
- Health Services Organization and Delivery
- Information Technology and Systems
- Organization and Management
