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About the Program
The Health Information Management program is a comprehensive 73-week diploma designed to prepare students for careers in health information management within hospitals, clinics, public health agencies, government, insurance, and health technology organizations.
Throughout the program, students build practical skills across key areas such as:
- Health data management, analysis, and reporting
- Privacy, confidentiality, health law, and ethical practice
- ICD-10-CA and CCI clinical coding and classification systems
- Electronic health records, health informatics, and information systems
Coursework is delivered through structured instruction, applied coursework, and hands-on learning that reflects real healthcare environments. Students develop strong competencies in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, records management, coding accuracy, data quality, and utilization management, while applying national standards aligned with CHIMA requirements.
The program also includes career planning and preparation modules and concludes with an eight-week practicum, allowing students to apply their learning in a professional health information management setting. Graduates who meet academic requirements are eligible to write the National Certification Examination to pursue the Certified in Health Information Management designation, subject to certification requirements. With a structured format and consistent engagement, graduates leave prepared to enter the healthcare workforce with confidence, accuracy, and professionalism.
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Set Yourself Apart with Certification
Graduating from the CD-ED Health Information Management (HIM) Diploma program is just the beginning! Our program prepares you to take the CHIMA National Certification Exam, so you can earn the Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) credential, recognized across Canada.
Why Does Certification Matter?
Successfully passing the CHIMA national exam gives you:
- The CHIM credential – A mark of excellence in the HIM field.
- The Certified HIM Professional title – Proof of your expertise and commitment.
Without certification, you can’t use the CHIM credential or call yourself an HIM professional. That’s because CHIM is a protected title, and HIM™ is a registered trademark of CHIMA.
Some programs may offer HIM training, but not all prepare you for certification. By choosing a program like CD-ED’s, you become fully equipped to successfully challenge the CHIMA exam and enter the workforce with confidence.
Admission Requirements
- Students have Grade 12 or equivalent or pass a qualifying test.
- The approved qualifying test for this program is the Wonderlic test. A passing score for this program is 18.
- For students who completed high school in a non-English-speaking jurisdiction outside of Canada, or who cannot obtain their high school records from an English-speaking jurisdiction, English language proficiency must be demonstrated through one of the following:
- Completion of post-secondary education (college or university) in Canada or another English-speaking jurisdiction,
- Academic IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6,
- TOEFL: Overall score of 79,
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Minimum overall band score of 70.
Practicum Requirements:
- Students must provide a Provincial Routine Immunization Schedule and any other local health requirements (for in-person programs).
- Students must provide a clear Criminal Record Check. Additional host requirements may apply.
- All students must pass the core theoretical portion of their program to be eligible for their placement/internship.
- Students should provide a resume intended for their job search. Students must achieve satisfactory attendance
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Career Opportunities
As a Health Information Management professional, you will qualify for positions such as: