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Klamath Community College

Associate Degree in Health Information Management in Klamath Falls, OR

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Online Enrollment: Active

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Program information

Address
7390 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, OR, 97603
State
Oregon (OR)
Degree level
Associate Degree
Subject area
Health Information Management
Content delivery
Online
Program Director
Jennifer Briscoe , MBA, RHIA
Phone
(541) 880-2322
Last accreditation date
08/22/2024
Next review cycle
2031-2032

What this means

Klamath Community College is accredited and your degree counts.

Because Klamath 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 Oregon picture

Where Klamath Community College sits among Oregon's 5 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

Oregon has 5 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 4 of them at the associate degree level. 5 of the 5 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

We score every Oregon program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how Klamath Community College compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in Oregon.

5

OR programs

4

At this level

5

Online capable

2,560

HIM jobs in OR

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in Oregon.

The occupation most RHIT-track graduates enter is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In Oregon the median is $59,000 a year, 15% above the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Oregon

Median annual
$59,000
10th percentile
$44,260
90th percentile
$81,120
Employed
2,560

National (for reference)

Median annual
$51,140
90th percentile
$81,150

FAQ

Klamath Community College HIM program: common questions.

Is the Klamath Community College health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The associate degree in Health Information Management at Klamath Community College holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 08/22/2024, with its next review scheduled for the 2031-2032 cycle.

Does Klamath 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 Klamath Community College program online?

Yes. CAHIIM lists this program as fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere in Oregon or out of state.

What do medical records specialists earn in Oregon?

Medical records specialists in the Oregon earn a median of $59,000 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 15% above the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in Oregon?

Oregon has 5 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 4 at the associate degree level. 5 of them offer online delivery. See our full Oregon ranking for how they compare.

Data on this page is sourced from the official CAHIIM Program Directory listing for Klamath Community College, last refreshed , and BLS OEWS May 2025. Accreditation status can change between refreshes. Always verify directly with CAHIIM before enrolling.

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