Program information
- Address
- 96-045 Ala Ike, Health Information Technology Program BE 213, Pearl City, HI, 96782
- State
- Hawaii (HI)
- Degree level
- Associate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Campus Based, Online
- Program Director
- Chanel Santiago , RHIA
- Phone
- (808) 455-0621
- chanels@hawaii.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 05/11/2017
- Next review cycle
- 2027-2028
- Progress report status
- Progress Report satisfactory and completed
What this means
University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College is accredited and your degree counts.
Because University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of this associate degree are eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) exam. That eligibility is the whole reason CAHIIM accreditation matters: without a CAHIIM-accredited degree, the exam is closed to you.
"Initial Accreditation" means the program received CAHIIM accreditation recently and is on a shortened review cycle to confirm continued compliance. Graduates are fully eligible for AHIMA exams. The status simply signals a newer program.
The Hawaii picture
Where University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College sits among Hawaii's 1 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Hawaii has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, and this is the only one at the associate degree level. 1 of the 1 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.
We score every Hawaii program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Hawaii.
HI programs
At this level
Online capable
HIM jobs in HI
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Hawaii.
The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Hawaii the median is $63,180 a year, 24% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Hawaii
- Median annual
- $63,180
- 10th percentile
- $45,700
- 90th percentile
- $91,650
- Employed
- 400
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
Accreditation history
Recent CAHIIM actions on this program
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May 2017
Grant ten years of Initial Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following Standards: The following Standards are Partially Met: Standard 24. The Curriculum. The program has submitted new materials which will not be considered at this time, until fully implemented within the curriculum. A plan of action as to how and when these new activities will be added to the program curriculum was provided and accepted. Standard 28. Professional Practice Experience
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College HIM program: common questions.
Is the University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 05/11/2017, with its next review scheduled for the 2027-2028 cycle.
Does University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College qualify me to sit for the RHIT exam?
Yes. Graduating from this CAHIIM-accredited associate degree makes you eligible for AHIMA's RHIT (Registered Health Information Technician) exam. CAHIIM accreditation is the eligibility gate; without it the exam is not available to you.
Is the University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College program online?
Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Pearl City or online.
What do medical records specialists earn in Hawaii?
Medical records specialists in the Hawaii earn a median of $63,180 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 24% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Hawaii?
Hawaii has 1 active CAHIIM-accredited program, 1 at the associate degree level. 1 of them offer online delivery. See our full Hawaii ranking for how they compare.
Keep going
Next steps.
Best HIM programs in Hawaii, ranked
How University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College stacks up on our seven-factor methodology.
Associate degree in HIM guide
Curriculum, cost, and what the degree actually gets you.
RHIT certification guide
The exam this degree qualifies you for: structure, prep, wage impact.
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Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for University of Hawaii, Leeward Community College, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.