Online Registration Instructions

Prior to starting a course on the AHIMA Distance Education Campus, you must first submit your registration online. We accept major credit cards, checks, and company purchase orders. Follow these easy steps to register for courses:

1. Read Course Details
   
   > Choose the Course Catalog menu item, and select the learning category you are interested in.
   > Click on the title of a course to get detailed information. Read all the information carefully.
   > Use the menu on the left side of the screen to change learning categories or select sub-categories.
2. Add to Cart
   
   When you've decided on a course or courses, check off the course in the catalog and click the Add to Cart button. > If you leave the shopping cart for any reason, you can return later by going back to the catalog and clicking the "Log in to view shopping cart" link. You will need to re-enter your ID number and further contact info, when you resume checking out.
3. Course Registration Login Page
   
   Returning students or AHIMA members: Enter UserID and Password. Submit.
   
   New students and non-members: If you do not have an ID number yet, please do the following:
        (NOTE: Some of the following screens say they are for MEMBER APPLICATION, but this is incorrect. We are working to fix this inaccurrate heading. You should fill out the inforamation even if you are NOT planning on joining AHIMA.)
        > On first login page: Click the link provided for individuals who do not have an AHIMA ID (or want to become a member)
        > On next page: It will ask for your AHIMA ID, but instead you should click the link to "skip this step"
        > On the next few screens: Provide your e-mail address, name, and other information requested.
4. Shopping Cart Page
   
   From the Shopping Cart page, click Return to Catalog to add more courses to the cart. To remove a course from the cart, click the small "trash can" icon beside the course name. When you've finished adding courses, select Next.
5. Registration Information Page
   
   Returning students or AHIMA members: Make sure required Registration Information is correct, select Next.
   New Students: Type in required Student Information (and optional Business Information), select Next.
6. Billing Information Page
   
   If you need to change your payment information, change it on this page. Making changes here will NOT affect your student enrollment information (like name, e-mail address, etc.).
7. Payment Information Page
   
   Choose payment method (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express or check or purchase order) and fill out all required information.  Click Review Order.
   
   If you pay by check or purchase order, you will need to include a copy of the invoice vvith your payment in the mail. (See address below.)
8. Order Review Page
   
   Review the order, then click Checkout.
9. Order Confirmation Reciept
   
   You will be presented with an invoice on-screen, which you should print. You will also receive an invoice in e-mail with instructions for logging in to your course.
    
   > If you paid by Credit Card: Print out one copy of the invoice for your records and click on link to view information on start date, books, etc. 
   > If you selected Check or Purchase Order: Print out two copies of the invoice – keep one for your records and send a copy of the invoice with your check or company purchase order to:

   AHIMA Distance Education & Training
   Department 77-6331
   Chicago, IL
   60678-6331

Need an INVOICE for your employer to APPROVE in advance?
Go ahead and register online, and select "Purchase Order" as your payment method. You will receive an invoice on screen that you can print, and you will also receive a "pending invoice" in e-mail. If you decide not to register after all – just don't send payment; there's no need to "cancel" your order.

Changes to Student Contact Info
If you previously registered and would like to update your AHIMA profile, click here to change your name, e-mail address, mailing addresses, and phone numbers. Also contact distance.education@ahima.org to notify us of e-mail changes or name changes, since this student data is maintained separately.

Cancellations and Refunds
See Policies and Practices for AHIMA's policy on allowing cancellations and refunds. Registrations are nontransferable.