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American Public University System

Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Health Professional in Charles Town, WV

CAHIIM Initial Accreditation Online Enrollment: Inactive

Program information

Address: 111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV, 25414
State: West Virginia (WV)
Degree level: Undergraduate Certificate
Subject area: Digital Health Professional
Content delivery: Online
Program Director: Keechia Ross , RHIA
Phone: (304) 479-2835
Email: kross@apus.edu
Last accreditation date: 07/26/2024
Next review cycle: 2031-2032

What this means

American Public University System is accredited and your degree counts.

American Public University System 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 West Virginia picture

Where American Public University System sits among West Virginia's 6 CAHIIM-accredited programs.

West Virginia has 6 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 0 of them at the undergraduate certificate level. 5 of the 6 offer online delivery, and this one is fully online.

We score every West Virginia program on a seven-factor methodology covering accreditation maturity, director credentials, pathways, delivery, employer pipeline, cost, and reputation. See how American Public University System compares in our ranking of the best HIM programs in West Virginia.

WV programs

At this level

Online capable

1,260

HIM jobs in WV

What the work pays

Medical records specialist pay in West Virginia.

The core HIM occupation is Medical Records Specialist (SOC 29-2072). In West Virginia the median is $47,360 a year, 7% below the national median. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

West Virginia

Median annual: $47,360
10th percentile: $31,610
90th percentile: $75,000
Employed: 1,260

National (for reference)

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

FAQ

American Public University System HIM program: common questions.

Is the American Public University System health information management program CAHIIM-accredited?

Yes. The undergraduate certificate in Digital Health Professional at American Public University System holds Initial accreditation from CAHIIM, most recently affirmed 07/26/2024, with its next review scheduled for the 2031-2032 cycle.

Is the American Public University System program online?

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

What do medical records specialists earn in West Virginia?

Medical records specialists in the West Virginia earn a median of $47,360 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025), 7% below the national median. The national median is $51,140.

How many CAHIIM-accredited programs are in West Virginia?

West Virginia has 6 active CAHIIM-accredited programs, 0 at the undergraduate certificate level. 5 of them offer online delivery. See our full West Virginia ranking for how they compare.

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