The Diploma Award
The Diploma Award is the full professional qualification of the Institute. It is open to holders of the IHRIM Certificate, or those holding a recognised equivalent qualification.

Registration for Diploma Examination 24th & 25th September 2008 (155K)
Diploma Examination Syllabus 2008-2009

The Certificate
The Certificate is the first level professional qualification. Examinations are held at a number of centres around the UK, and overseas, in May each year.

Registration for Foundation Level Certificate Examination 24th September 2008
Foundation Certificate Syllabus 2008-2009
Registration for Intermediate Certificate Examination 24th & 25th September 2008
Intermediate Certificate Syllabus 2008-2009
Examination Papers 2003 (1.2Mb)
Check list - Operational Health Records (286K)

Certificates of Technical Competence (CTCs)
Certificates of Technical Competence in health records practice are offered at basic and supervisory levels. These certificates are assessment based and they are not limited to members of the Institute. Assessments are modestly priced and details of the current charge may be obtained from the IHRIM office.

Information pack - Basic (612Kb)
Information pack - Supervisory (609Kb)

National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK)
IHRIM is the examining and awarding body for the National Clinical Coding Qualification (UK). This qualification was developed in partnership with NHS Connecting for Health (which has replaced the NHS Information Authority) in England, NHS Wales (NHS Cymru), the NHS in Scotland and the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland.

Exam Regulations (39K)
Exam Registration Form (57K)

Honours in Health Record Management or Information Management

Information about the Honours qualification (41K)
Registration for Honours 2008/09 (154K)