Program information
- Address
- 1625 Hwy 150 S, Po Box 400, Calmar, IA, 52132
- State
- Iowa (IA)
- Degree level
- Associate Degree
- Subject area
- Health Information Management
- Content delivery
- Online
- Program Director
- Michele Grant , RHIT, BSH
- Phone
- (844) 642-2338, Ext. 2246
- grantm@nicc.edu
- Last accreditation date
- 12/14/2016
- Next review cycle
- 2026-2027
What this means
Northeast Iowa Community College is accredited and your degree counts.
Because Northeast Iowa Community College holds Continuing 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.
"Continuing Accreditation" is the standard status for established programs. The next scheduled review is 2026-2027.
The Iowa picture
Where Northeast Iowa Community College sits among Iowa's 2 CAHIIM-accredited programs.
Iowa has 2 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 of them at the associate degree level. 2 of the 2 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.
We score every Iowa program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Northeast Iowa Community College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Iowa.
IA programs
At this level
Online capable
HIM jobs in IA
What the work pays
Medical records specialist pay in Iowa.
The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Iowa the median is $50,640 a year, right at the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Iowa
- Median annual
- $50,640
- 10th percentile
- $38,910
- 90th percentile
- $66,390
- Employed
- 2,250
National (for reference)
- Median annual
- $51,140
- 90th percentile
- $81,150
Accreditation history
Recent CAHIIM actions on this program
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December 2016
Grant 10 years of Continuing Accreditation with a Progress Report. The program remains non-compliant with the following Standards: The following Standards are Partially Met: Standard 17. Faculty Qualifications. The program has provided a plan to address strengthening HIT 352 to better meet the competencies and relevance to HIM practice. Standard 24. The Curriculum. The program has provided a good action plan to address the curriculum competencies cited in the Curriculum Findings Report and imple
Source: CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Northeast Iowa Community College. Refreshed quarterly.
FAQ
Northeast Iowa Community College HIM program: common questions.
Is the Northeast Iowa Community College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?
Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Northeast Iowa Community College holds Continuing accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 12/14/2016, with its next review scheduled for the 2026-2027 cycle.
Does Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa Community College program online?
Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Iowa or out of state.
What do medical records specialists earn in Iowa?
Medical records specialists in the Iowa earn a median of $50,640 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), right at the national median. The national median is $51,140.
How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Iowa?
Iowa has 2 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 2 at the associate degree level. 2 of them offer online delivery. See our full Iowa ranking for how they compare.
Keep going
Next steps.
Also in Iowa
Other CAHIIM-accredited programs in Iowa
Same degree level
Other associate degree programs in health information management
Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Northeast Iowa Community College, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.