Prerequisites and Proficiencies

Prerequisite Course Lists

The following documents contain lists of courses which will fulfill prerequisites but might not transfer for academic credit. See Transfer Equivalency Guide.

Anatomy | Medical Terminology | Statistics

Prerequisite completion is rated at the time of application. Full points are given for courses that have been completed and partial points are given for courses that are in-progress.

• Statistics (one of the following): STAT 220, STAT 221, STAT 311, EDPSY 490, PSYCH 315, PSYCH 317/318, QMETH 201, or Q SCI 381 equivalent
• Anatomy and physiology with lab: BIOL 118 and BIOL 119 or equivalent
• Medical terminology: CLAS 205*

* CLAS 205 alone does *not* fulfill the prerequisite. You must also 1) study "The Language of Medicine" by Davi-ellen Chabner or other approved material and 2) pass a challenge test provided by the HIHIM Office.

If you have completed a course that is not listed and would like it reviewed prior to submitting your application, send a copy of the official course outline/syllabus to:

Fax: (206) 543-8609
Email: hihim@uw.edu

Required Proficiency Levels

The following document details the HIHIM program's expectation for applicant and continuing student computer proficiency. HIHIM Technology Requirements & Computer Proficiency