Health Information Management

Apply to Health Information Management, associate degree

To join this program, you must apply for admission. This minimally competitive program accepts 35 students every fall term. We usually receive about 35-45 applications for these 35 spots. Most applicants will work with the admissions advisor and apply through guaranteed admission. If all seats aren’t full, we will also offer standard admission. This is uncommon. For standard admission, depending on the number of applicants, we use a point system for admission – if we move to this process the website will be updated to reflect this.

Questions? Attend an information session or talk with a program advisor.

How to apply

  1. Apply to PCC

    Applying to PCC is free and only takes a few minutes. Complete this step as soon as possible so you can start using PCC resources.
    Apply to PCC

  2. Application timeline
    Term you want to start Apply to Health Info Management
    Fall 2025 Closed and full for Fall 2025
    Fall 2026 The Guaranteed Admission list is full, but the alternate list is still open.
    Email healthca@pcc.edu to see if you qualify to get on the alternate list.
    Complete prerequisites

    All prerequisite classes must be passed with a grade C or above. If you have met the core requirements of these classes at another college, contact healthca@pcc.edu to have your transcripts unofficially evaluated.

    • WR 121: English Composition
    • MP 111: Medical Terminology
    • MTH 58: Math Literacy I, or MTH 65: Introductory Algebra – 2nd term
    • CIS 120: Digital Literacy Skills
    • CIS 121: Info Systems and Programming, or BA 131: Intro to Business Technology, or BA 205: Business Communication
  3. Ask about guaranteed admission

    Contact healthca@pcc.edu to see if you qualify for guaranteed admission. With guaranteed admission, you’ll work with the HIM Advisor to make a plan to complete prerequisites and possibly some graduation requirements before admission. If the plan is followed, you’ll have a reserved spot in the program. For details, see the admissions advising guide.

  4. Check basic qualifications

    This program includes educational experiences that take place in clinical/field environments. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Health Division requires students in clinical/field environments to comply with vaccination requirements, including COVID-19 vaccination. Students are also required to pass a criminal background check and drug screenings. If you have questions, contact healthca@pcc.edu.

  5. Submit application

    Applications for Fall 2026 will be accepted April 20 – May 22, 2026.

    If you are eligible to apply through Guaranteed Admission, an application has been sent to you.

After you apply

You’ll be notified about your application status by the end of May. Check your MyPCC email: all communication is done through your PCC email account.

If you have been accepted into the program, you will be invited to a mandatory orientation.

Recommended

This program requires students to use applications during the second year of the program that do not formally support Mac. If you use a Mac, you will be responsible for your own application access support or you may need to use Parallels Desktop or a similar application that supports Windows programs on a Mac.

Since the program is fully online, applicants also need strong computer skills and must be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.