Course Grades

Your course grade will be determined by the following:

Assignment % of Grade
Discussions and Assignments 35%
Quizzes 5%
3 Proctored Assessments* 40%
Final Proctored Assessment* 20%

*72% combined average required to pass the course

Evaluation Criteria

You are expected to complete the course with a grade of 72% or better. This is essential because:

  • You have the opportunity to practice each objective
  • You likely will not pass the national RHIT, CCA, CCS, and/or CCS-P credential exams if you do not perform at level 72% or higher
  • You should be competent to perform well on the job once you graduate. Quality is important in the healthcare field and this focus on quality begins in the classroom

    • Grading Scale

    NOVA Online proctored or major assessments are required to maintain compliance with our accreditation standards and the Higher Education Act’s identity verification requirements for online courses. College-wide, proctored or major assessments must prove identity. To accomplish this in online courses, students must show overall passing levels on the proctored or major assessments in order to pass the course.

    In this online course, if your average score on all proctored or major assessments is a passing percentage of 72 percent or higher, then your grade will be calculated according to the scale in the table below. Otherwise, a final grade of F will be assigned.

    Your final grade will be based on the following scale. Anything below 72 is not passing.

    Grade Percent
    A 92 - 100
    B 82 - 91
    C 72 - 81
    D 62 - 71

    Any student who receives a final grade below a C will be subject to the suspension policies of the Program, which are described in the HIM Student Handbook. Extenuating circumstances occasionally might occur which will preclude you from completing the course assignments on the due dates. Please discuss any foreseen problems in advance with your instructor.