Frequently Asked Questions:
Basic Medical Terminology


How long does it take to complete the course?
    This course (including the 50-question final exam) can be completed within 4 hours. More or less time may be needed depending on individual skill level.

Do I have to be an OHIMA member to take this course and is there a difference in fees?
    No, you do not need to be an OHIMA member to take this or any of the other OHIMA Online Courses. Fees are the same for both members and non-members.

Is there any way that I can get printed course materials from taking the online course?
    Yes, printed course materials can be obtained by simply printing them off your printer prior to submitting your self-assessment test.

Do I have to download files onto my computer to obtain course information?
    No, all information is available in the online CE section of our Web site, no download is needed.



Registration/Payment

What is the advantage of paying by credit card?
    You gain immediate course assess, which includes the test, test results and CEs if you pass the test. Feasibly, you could sign-on, register, take the course and obtain your CEs all in the same day - at any time!

Can I pay by check and still access the online course?
    No. Effective May 1, 2003 - OHIMA only accepts Visa or Mastercard for online courses.

Is it safe to send my credit card number over the Internet?
    Yes, absolutely due to our secure server. Our secure server software encrypts all of your personal information including credit card number, name, and address, so that it cannot be read as the information travels over the Internet. The encryption process takes the characters you enter and converts them into bits of code that are securely transmitted over the Internet.

How do I know my information is secure?
    Depending on which browser you use, you will either see a little yellow lock in the bottom right corner of your screen (Internet Explorer), or you will see the lock close on the top tool bar on your screen (Netscape Navigator).

After inputting my credit card information, why do I get a message about the security certificate asking if I'd like to proceed?
    The area for entering private credit card information is accessed off of the secure100.telusys.net server, which is a secure server. OHIMA uses this server as part of our agreement with Telusys, thus saving the annual fee to obtain our own digital certificate. Therefore, a message may appear stating that "the name on the security certificate does not match the name of the site." As explained, it is because we are using the Telusys secure server instead of our own.