Join AHIMA & Map Out Your HIT/HIM Career Benefits of Joining AHIMA and Entering a HIT/HIM Profession

AHIMA Student Bulletin Board Contest Submitted by HIMSA Officers of Atlanta Technical College Representative: Sabrina Scott, HIMSA Secretary & AHIMA Student Member, sscottconsulting@gmail.com, 678-637-8734 Program Director: Aletta Spence

Theme & Description “Join AHIMA & Map Out Your HIT/HIM Career” The HIMSA (Health Information Management Student Association) Officers came together to develop a board that reflects both the benefits of being an AHIMA member as well as having a career in the HIT/HIM field through creating a Map that highlights landmarks of Metro-Atlanta, GA. After all, the convention will be hosted in our fun, lively, historical and beautiful city. What better place than Atlanta to celebrate 85 Years!

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AHIMA BENEFITS

Welcome to Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Airport & Delta Airlines Use AHIMA’s Job Bank to jump start your HIM Career. The sky’s the limit.

First Stop: Georgia Aquarium AHIMA provides the latest in Industry Information so dive into the AHIMA Newsletters and Magazines

Take in History: The King Center Follow your dream and realize your potential through AHIMA and the AHIMA Mentor Program

Have a Cultural Experience: Fox Theater Dramatically increase your networking potential by being involved with local CSA’s (component state association) and communities of practice (social networks), and volunteer opportunities.

Take a Tour: CNN Stay informed with all the latest HIT/HIM News through being an AHIMA Member. Knowledge is Power (In the background are Journal of AHIMA magazine Covers)

Fun for Everyone: The World of Coca Cola Fulfill your thirst for knowledge with AHIMA’s Body of Knowledge Online Library

Play: Georgia Lottery AHIMA Scholarships and savings from Affinity Programs, and Member Discounts on books, training, audio seminars, certification exams and conventions are like winning the lottery

Attend the Conference: Georgia World Congress Center Attend AHIMA Conferences & Events

HIT/HIM Program Benefits Atlanta Technical College

Attend: Atlanta Technical College Attend an AHIMA accredited school and become certified

Get Involved: Student Activities Apply to the Student Advisory Council Club Toolkit – Founding Officers of HIMSA , Atlanta Technical College Chapter, established January 2013

Increase Your Earning Potential: Certification/Credentials The left side of the bulletin board displays a description of the 8 different certifications available through AHIMA.

Enjoy the Outdoors: Stone Mountain Park There’s a mountain of career opportunities just waiting for you to climb to the top by obtaining your education through an AHIMA accredited program like the one offered at Atlanta Technical College.

Opportunity & Growth: Careers The Right side of the bulletin board displays various career types and places of employment within Healthcare Facilities, Vendors and Government Agencies for HIT/HIM Professionals.

Work for a Healthcare Facility Careers According to the Bureau of Labor and statistics, the demand for HIM professionals is estimated to increase by 20% through 2018. This represents more than 37,000 new jobs. Work for a Healthcare Facility

Work for the Government Careers Work for a Vendor Work for the Government

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