Health Information Management Admissions and Application Information

If you are not already a student, begin by applying for admission. 

If you are a current credit student at Lane and have an L Number, start your application and select "I have completed program requirements and am applying to a special admission program."

If you previously attended Lane as a credit student but have not taken courses for four terms, you will need to re-apply to update your account.

Meet with a Health Professions academic advisor or email HPAdvising@lanecc.edu to discuss course options.

In order to apply for the Health Information Management Program, you must complete the following prerequisite courses before the program starts in fall.

Part A: Prerequisite Courses (Required)

Writing (3-4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

• WR 115 - Introduction to College Composition (4 Credits) or
• WR 115W - Introduction to College Writing: Workplace Emphasis (3 Credits) or
• Any WR course higher than WR 115

Mathematics (4 credits):

• MTH 98 –Preferred math class or at minimum
• MTH 60 – Beginning Algebra or higher math (4 Credits)

Computer Literacy (4 credits) - Complete one of the following:

• CIS 101 - Computer Fundamentals (4 Credits) or
• CS 120 - Concepts of Computing: Information Processing (4 Credits)

Part B: Recommended Courses (Not Required)

Medical Terminology (3 credits):

• HP 100 - Medical Terminology 1 (3 Credits)

Human Body Systems (6 or 12 credits) - Complete one of the following series:

• HP 150 - Human Body Systems 1 (3 Credits) and
• HP 152 - Human Body Systems 2 (3 Credits) or
• BI 231, BI 232 and BI233 – Human Anatomy & Physiology (4 Credits each)

Have courses from another college?

Submit Non-Lane Official Transcripts to Enrollment Services:

• All courses from other colleges used as prerequisites must be recorded on your official transcript. It is your responsibility to plan ahead and order transcripts prior to the application deadline.
• Transcripts should be sent to and received by Lane Enrollment Services by the application close date. Submit non-Lane Transcripts.

Request Course Equivalency Evaluation (if needed):

• Courses taken at other colleges may be eligible to use on your application.
• Go to the Enrollment Services website on Transferring Credits and use the “Transfer Tool.”
• If courses do not appear as equivalent, email: HPAdvising@lanecc.edu.
   

• All prerequisite courses must be completed and appear on your Lane transcript or submitted official non- Lane transcripts prior to fall entry.
• Note all applicable classes and credits carefully. Do not leave course, school, term, or number credits information blank. Incomplete applications will be not be accepted.
• Credit will not be given if you do not enter course information even if it’s on your transcript.
• Upload each required or supplemental form into the portal prior to submitting the application.
• Make sure to click on the final "Submit" button after you review your application.

• Sign and return of all forms and necessary materials sent by email to you after you have confirmed your program acceptance.
• Attend the mandatory General Orientation to discuss program expectations.
• Complete Co-Op Orientation within 6 months prior to your Co-Op Internship. This includes details about prerequisites such as background check, drug & alcohol screening, any required vaccines and trainings.