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University Of Kansas Medical Center

Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Health Professional in Kansas City, KS

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Campus Based, Online Enrollment: Active

Program information

Address: 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Mail Stop # 2008, Kansas City, KS, 66160
State: Kansas (KS)
Degree level: Undergraduate Certificate
Subject area: Digital Health Professional
Content delivery: Campus Based, Online
Program Director: Rosann Mclean , DHSc, MS, RHIA, CDIP
Phone: (913) 588-2423
Email: rblackmore@kumc.edu
Last accreditation date: 10/25/2023
Next review cycle: 2030-2031

What this means

University Of Kansas Medical Center is accredited and your degree counts.

University Of Kansas Medical Center holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM. Certificate-level programs typically prepare you for a specialty credential rather than the foundational RHIA or RHIT, depending on the certificate focus.

"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 Kansas picture

Where University Of Kansas Medical Center sits among Kansas's 7 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Kansas has 7 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, and this is the only one at the undergraduate certificate level. 7 of the 7 offer online delivery, and this one is available online or on campus.

We score every Kansas program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how University Of Kansas Medical Center compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Kansas, or browse all 4 accredited programs in Kansas City.

KS programs

At this level

Online capable

2,030

HIM jobs in KS

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in the Kansas City metro.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In the Kansas City metro the median is $49,750 a year, 3% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Kansas City metro

Median annual: $49,750
10th percentile: $38,530
90th percentile: $77,950
Employed: 1,260

National (for reference)

Median annual: $51,140
Kansas state median: $48,160
90th percentile: $81,150

FAQ

University Of Kansas Medical Center HIM program: common questions.

Is the University Of Kansas Medical Center health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The undergraduate certificate in Digital Health Professional at University Of Kansas Medical Center holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 10/25/2023, with its next review scheduled for the 2030-2031 cycle.

Is the University Of Kansas Medical Center program online?

Partly. CAHIIM lists delivery as Campus Based, Online, so you can take it on campus in Kansas City or online.

What do medical records specialists earn in Kansas City?

Medical records specialists in the Kansas City metro earn a median of $49,750 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 3% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Kansas?

Kansas has 7 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 1 at the undergraduate certificate level. 7 of them offer online delivery. See our full Kansas ranking for how they compare.

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Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for University Of Kansas Medical Center, last refreshed May 13, 2026, and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.