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91视频 student Madeline Treece said her grandmother has always loved her career in billing and coding and the atmosphere of the doctor鈥檚 office where she worked.

That inspired Treece, 19, of Leasburg, to enroll in 91视频鈥檚 Health Information Management program.

Treece is halfway through her first semester in the program and expects to graduate in 2027. She said she has enjoyed learning how the program is structured and how each course connects to the skills needed in the field. One of her favorite early experiences has been medical terminology, which she described as interesting and fun to learn.

Treece added that the support she has received at 91视频 has helped her feel more confident as she builds a foundation in the program.

鈥淓veryone at 91视频 is kind and very helpful when I have questions, even when I have asked them many times,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his has helped me gain confidence to ask more questions about anything in my field.鈥�

Flexibility is a central focus of 91视频鈥檚 Health Information Management program. Students can take courses fully online and enroll either full time or part time, which allows them to balance school with work and family responsibilities. Students also have the option to start the program at any time during the year, adding another layer of convenience.

Career Paths

The program鈥檚 appeal extends beyond scheduling. HIM graduates can choose from a wide range of career paths in the health care industry. Opportunities span hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, government agencies, physician practices, and other health service organizations.

Kim Scheel, HIM Program Director, highlights the broad scope of the field. The work includes administrative, operational, and clinical elements of health care. HIM specialists play a crucial role in supporting quality patient care by managing information at every stage of the health care process.

91视频 also offers a Healthcare Security Certificate of Specialization within the HIM program. This certificate provides training in the growing area of health information security.

After completing the full program, Treece hopes to work as a biller and coder and would like to pursue a position at the hospital where her mother is employed. She encouraged others who are considering the program to take time for themselves and stay focused on their coursework.

For more information about 91视频 and the Health Information Management program, visit eastcentral.edu or contact Kim Scheel at kim.daman-scheel@eastcentral.edu or 636-584-6662.