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INTRODUCTION/DIRECTIONS
The purpose of Week One: AHIMA Scavenger Hunt Assignment is to familiarize students with the premier association for health informatics and information management professionals, known as the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Explore AHIMA's website (www.ahima.org) to find answers to the questions listed below. Submit the as Microsoft Word document
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1. When was AHIMA founded? ___________________________
2. List the name changes that the association has undergone. In what year did the association change to what is today: the American Health Information Management Association?
AHIMA Name changes:
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3. Who is AHIMA's current CEO & Board President?
current AHIMA CEO: _______________________________________________
Current AHIMA Board President ______________________________________
4. List the available AHIMA credentials.
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5. Identify the various membership categories. List at least 4 benefits of becoming a student member of AHIMA. What is the membership fee for students? Is this an annual or one-time fee?
Identify AHIMA membership categories
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List 4 benefits of becoming a student member of AHIMA
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What is the membership fee for students? _______________________________
Is this an annual or one-time fee? _______________________________
6. What are AHIMA's core values? How do you identify with the listed values? Why?
AHIMA’S CORE VALUES:
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HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY WITH THESE VALUES, AND WHY?
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7. What resources does AHIMA offer for prospective students, current students enrolled in an accredited program (hint: career planning purposes, professional development) and volunteerism? Which ones would you use?
AHIMA resources for prospective students, current students
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AHIMA resources for volunteerism
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Which resources would you use?
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