Prior Approvals Program

Program Guidelines

AHIMA's Prior Approval Program recognizes continuing education unit (CEU) providers that have met the Association's standards. The benefits of Prior Approval include:

Recognition

• Gain esteem and respect in the eyes of your HIM and coding professional colleagues and employers. They'll know that your continuing education program meets AHIMA's requirements and standard.

Marketing Opportunities

• Enhance the value of your program to 53,000 potential AHIMA members
• Use AHIMA's respected Statement of Approval, which can be included in marketing and promotional activites supporting your approve program
• Confirmed numbers of CEUs
• Ease of submission of CEUs for attendees

2009 Prior Approval Program Handbook (PDF)
Includes the prior approval application. This handbook provides information on the benefits, standards, and requirements of the Prior Approval Program. It also provides application information and AHIMA's procedures for monitoring approved programs.