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The Research Training Boot Camp

The AHIMA Foundation is proud to offer the Research Training Boot Camp, an intensive, interactive three-day working session for HIM professionals. The Training Program is a unique opportunity to develop research skills, learn about acquisition of grant funding and experience working collaboratively with a research team.

The Research Training Boot Camp will take place June 23-25, 2010, at the AHIMA Foundation Headquarters in Chicago, IL.

This unique program developed by the AHIMA Foundation will teach participants to:

  • Understand the sources of funding and navigate the “alphabet soup” of the grant application process
  • Communicate goals and objectives by properly framing the research question
  • Develop the skills and tools that are needed after a grant is awarded
  • Acquire vital contacts and  receive invaluable networking opportunities with classmates and research agencies
  • Obtain Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the American Health Information Management Association

Registration for this program requires a $300 deposit. Registrants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant experience.Space is limited, so qualified applicants will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis

Click here for the registration form and additional program information PDF File