LER.me

Make All Learning Count.

Get Connected

  • What is a LER?
  • FAQs (opens in new tab)
  • Partner with Us
  • Visit EBSCOed (opens in new tab)

View our Policies

  • Accessibility (opens in new tab)
  • Standards (opens in new tab)
  • Terms of Use (opens in new tab)
  • Privacy Policy (opens in new tab)
  • Opt out (opens in new tab)

Get the app

Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store

© 2026 All rights reserved.

Powered by EBSCOed

Skip to main contentSkip to footer
  • Live Data
My LER
My LER
  1. Programs
  3. Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

Certification

Become a contributor for free to openly demonstrate student outcomes, industry alignment & eligibility criteria.

Registered Health Information Administrator -certified professionals RHIAs are a critical link between care providers, payers, and patients. The RHIA has a comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and privacy of protected patient information.

Cost

The cost of the RHIA exam is $229 for AHIMA members and $299 for non-members.Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

Eligibility Calculator

Which aid programs apply to this program?

Record QualityEligibility Calculators
Loading Skills & Competencies
Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Loading What You'll Learn
Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Registered Health Information Administrator -certified professionals RHIAs are a critical link between care providers, payers, and patients. The RHIA has a comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and privacy of protected patient information. Currently, AHIMA only accepts HIM degree programs to sit for the RHIA. Health informatics is not currently supported for the RHIA exam. Eligibility Requirements: Before applying to take the RHIA exam, you must meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Successfully complete the baccalaureate-level academic requirements of a Health Information Management (HIM) program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)¹; or Successfully complete the Master’s-level academic requirements of an HIM program accredited by the CAHIIM; or Successfully complete the academic requirements of an HIM Certificate of the Degree (Post-Baccalaureate) program approved by the CAHIIM; or Graduate from an HIM program approved by a foreign association with which AHIMA has a reciprocity agreement

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

Visit Program Website
Locations

Where this program is offered

No locations specified.

Loading Student Outcomes
Related Programs

Programs related to this one

No related programs.

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Evaluate and maintain the integrity of health record documentation in accordance with organizational data standards and policies
  • Develop policies and procedures for health record data, documentation management, and information governance
  • Manage master patient index integrity and apply retention and destruction policies for health information
  • Manage patient access to health information and process requests in compliance with legal and regulatory standards
  • Monitor and protect access to protected health information through privacy, security, and breach response protocols
  • Develop health information request workflows to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Medical and Health Services Managers11-9111.00
  • Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars29-9021.00
  • Health Informatics Specialists15-1211.01
  • Medical Records Specialists29-2072.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populated·from NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Clinical and clerical personnel — supervise day-to-day work activities with reduced oversight across an assigned unit or department.
  • Staff scheduling systems — configure and maintain shift assignments based on workload, space, and equipment availability in a multi-unit facility.
  • Departmental budget cycles — coordinate routine planning, track authorized expenditures, and prepare periodic financial reports for administrator review.
  • Personnel onboarding and training programs — implement established curricula and evaluate staff performance outcomes within a health care setting.
  • Computerized record management systems — maintain and troubleshoot database entries to ensure data integrity for personnel and operational reporting.
  • Resource utilization metrics — monitor inpatient bed occupancy, diagnostic service volumes, and staffing ratios to flag inefficiencies to leadership.
  • Interdepartmental coordination — facilitate communication between nursing, technical, and support staff to sustain smooth daily operations in a clinical environment.
  • Health care compliance requirements — apply current government regulations and accreditation standards to departmental workflows and documentation practices.
  • Candidate interviews and hiring decisions — conduct structured evaluations and recommend selections in collaboration with HR and senior management.
  • Operational problem-solving — assess recurring service delivery issues and implement corrective actions within scope of authority in a hospital or outpatient setting.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate
Not reported
Placement Rate
Not reported