health information management

Meet with a First Year Advisor to develop your academic planning.

Learn the requirements of the health information management pre-HIM program and consult department advisors.

Explore majors with a MyMajors assessment.

Take advantage of the Student Learning Assistance Center (Tutoring).

Review your degree plan for courses that include the Service-Learning Excellence program.

Join student organizations or committees that focus on health professions.

Find additional events and organizations through the Bobcat Organization HUB.

Explore the TXST One Stop for more information about the scholarships provided to new and continuing students. 

Attend an IDEA Center workshop to learn more about undergraduate research.

Complete your Career Assessments, such as Focus2.

Create your Handshake profile.

Create your LinkedIn profile and connect with colleagues and leaders.

Develop and review your resume with Career Services.

Meet with the Health Professions Advising Center for questions about the major and apply for HIM admission to begin in junior year.

Explore external scholarship opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship to take your expertise to unique locations abroad.

Seek scholarship opportunities offered by the College of Health Professions.

Share your knowledge as a Peer Mentor or Tutor at SLAC.

Explore Campus Resources for academic and personal support.

Join the Health Information Management Student Association to connect with peers in the major.

Consider the College of Health Professions Study Abroad Program to experience different cultures while gaining hands-on skills in your field.

Discover Global Online Learning Experiences for courses with culturally dynamic perspectives.

Participate in The Big Event to give back to the regional community.

Attend a Nonprofit and Volunteer Fair from Student Involvement to jump into meaningful service in TXST’s community.

Join the Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) as a student member.

Achieve the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) or other micro credential.

Apply to serve as a HIMSS Student Ambassador at the national conference.

Apply to serve as a volunteer at the Texas HIM Association annual conference.

Develop your resume with the help of the professionals at Career Services.

Build Career & Graduate School Fairs into your schedule to ensure your connection maximum opportunities.

Prepare to ace your job interviews with Career Services or your academic department.

Check your Degree Audit & meet with your academic advisor.

Explore next steps including potential graduate programs.

Participate in required experiential learning assignments.

Select a service activity through Student Involvement to give back to the area community.

Seek out a leadership role with the Leadership & Service program.

Attend a Student Government Senate meeting to contribute to the TXST community.

Attend financial literacy workshops (e.g., budgeting, student loans, taxes).

Achieve the prestigious Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential from AHIMA.

Attend the HIM Spring Leadership Conference to network with local workforce leaders.

Learn about Global Career Accelerator options that give you experience with global companies and in-demand tech skills.

Develop a full-time employment or graduate school plan with Career Services.

Attend employer info sessions at Career Services.

Complete your First Destination Survey to share your post-graduation plans.

Identify faculty and professional references.