Objectives
Examine the AHIMA professional competencies to maintain relevancy as an HIM professional
Develop a five-year career development plan

Instructions
Review the Chapter 11 Case Study and AHIMA competencies and develop a career plan based on individual career needs. A career plan template is provided below.
Deliverables
Create a five-year career plan for Mary Beth using the template provided. Include three strategic goals that Mary Beth should work on within her current facility to demonstrate relevancy in the HIM profession and for each of these strategic goals identify three operational goals similar to those in table 11.4.
Identify two internal forces impacting HIM (table 11.2) and provide two resources from the AHIMA Body of Knowledge that Mary Beth can consult to gain additional knowledge.
Identify two external forces impacting HIM (table 11.2) and provide two resources from the AHIMA Body of Knowledge that Mary Beth can consult to gain additional knowledge.
Create two personal goals for Mary Beth in regards to long-term career development.

Textbook Information
• Kelly, J.r. & Greenstone, P.S., (2020). Management for the Health Information
Professional, 2nd edition. AHIMA Press