The Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in specific career fields to enter the workforce directly upon completion of the degree. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees comprised of industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand. Health Information Technology is used to manage health information and data. Health Information Management (HIM) Specialists monitor the accuracy of patient records, analyzing for quality of care and proper documentation. Coders assign numerical codes for diagnoses and medical procedures. HIM Analysts compile data for medical registries and use statistics to prepare clinical reports. HIM Specialists are also responsible for ensuring authorized access to medical records, protecting the confidentiality of patient information. Health informaticists optimize technology and systems to manage health information and data. The Health Information Technology degree is offered only online and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).