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Health Information Management - Two-year diploma
- Fall start
- Includes two clinical practica
- Graduates in high demand
- Recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association
Program Description Personal health information about Canadians is being collected, recorded, reviewed, and transmitted every day. Informed decisions affecting health services can only be achieved with the best information available. The role of health information management goes beyond managing health records to managing the information contained in those records. Using computer skills and knowledge of health care fundamentals, critical medical information is translated from the patient’s health record into data following national data standards. The Health Information Management professional then interprets the data to provide comprehensive quality information for patient care, resource allocation, statistics, research, planning and education. The Health Information Management program is two years in length and is divided into three semesters for each year. The fall and winter semesters for year one and two involve classroom instruction, some of which is in a computer lab at SAIT working with industry-specific software. The spring semester for year one involves a six week, unpaid practicum placement at a rural center. During the spring semester of year two, students will complete an eight-week, unpaid practicum at a large, urban center. Note: There is a possibility of out-of-province placements due to a shortage of practicum sites within Alberta. Due to the heavy computer component of this program, students are required to have access to a computer outside regular class time. Certain courses are available by distance education (correspondence) and they are marked by an asterisk (*) in the program outline. The courses must be completed within the time frame shown in the program outline. Depending on the number of courses students complete by correspondence, they may be considered a part-time student which may impact their financial loan status. As some of the content is delivered in an online environment, students will be required to have a personal computer with Internet access. Your Career Graduates find work as health record practitioners and are primarily employed in hospitals. Admission Requirements Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, with the following admission requirements or equivalents: - At least 50% in Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30, or 60% in Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, AND,
- At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, AND,
- At least 60% in Biology 30
- All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please visit English Proficiency.
Selection There are no additional selection requirements. Admission to this program will be offered on a first-qualified, first-accepted basis. However, applicants who are successful in gaining admission may be requested to provide proof of the requirements below prior to the start of classes/practicum. Applicants will be placed on a waitlist once the program is full. - Updated Immunization Records. Details are included in the orientation package for successful candidates.
Please note: Most practicum sites require students to demonstrate updated immunization status prior to attending practicum. Failure to do so could jeopardize your ability to complete the practicum portion of your program. - Security Clearance: According to the Protection for Persons in Care Act, our practicum sites require that students obtain a criminal records check prior to going on practicum. Any criminal code offence for which a pardon has not been received, may be a deterrent to a student’s entry into practicum, and therefore will result in an uncompleted program, or non-graduating status.
Student Success - Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs.
- Students who experience success in this program have effective communication skills in English.
- Health care practitioners are detail-oriented in the care they provide and enjoy working in a team environment.
- Basic computer skills are being considered as Admission Requirements for the program in the future.
- Health record practitioners prefer routine and structure, like working with computers, enjoy paying attention to detail, and prefer little to no direct patient contact.
Progression Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines. Credentials - After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Health Information Management (HIM).
- Graduates of the Health Information Management program will be eligible to write the national certification exam with the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM). After successful completion of the national exam, you will become a Health Information Management Professional (HIM professional) recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
Accreditation This program is a Learning Outcomes for Health Information Management (LOHIM) recognized program by the Canadian Health Information Management Association. Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change) - Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
- International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
- For student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.
- Students are responsible for any additional expenses related to their practica including relocation costs to practicum sites outside Calgary.
- The cost for a criminal record check, which is a requirement for practicum, is up to $40 or more.
Books And Supplies (Subject To Change) - Books, software, and supplies are approximately $1,600 each year.
- Students are required to have access to a personal computer with the specifications listed in Fees and Expenses.
Program Outline - To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (i.e., DMST-202) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
- This program is being reviewed and may undergo changes.
- SAIT students are offered an opportunity to develop lifelong learning skills in an online environment. One or more courses in the Health Information Management program are offered fully or partially online.
| First Year | | Semester 1 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | ANPH-209* | Anatomy & Physiology | 3.0 | | CDAB-210 | Data Classification 1 | 3.0 | | COMP-264 | MS Office Basics | 1.5 | | HILA-200* | Health Information Law 1 | 1.5 | | HRSC-210 | Health Record Science 1 | 3.0 | | MEDT-211* | Medical Terminology 1 | 1.5 | | PATH-242* | Pathophysiology 1 | 3.0 | | Semester 1 Total | 16.5 | | | | Semester 2 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | CDAB-260 | Data Classification 2 | 3.0 | | HCPP-240 | Healthcare Software Application | 1.5 | | HILA-250 | Health Information Law 2 | 1.5 | | MEDT-261* | Medical Terminology 2 | 1.5 | | PATH-252* | Pathophysiology 2 | 3.0 | | PROF-240 | Healthcare Professionalism | 1.5 | | Semester 2 Total | 12.0 | | | | Semester 3 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | PRAC-264 | Practicum 1 – Health Information Management | 3.0 | | Semester 3 Total | 3.0 | | First Year Total | 31.5 | | | | Second Year | | Semester 4 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | ANPR-300 | Analysis & Presentation | 1.5 | | CDAB-310 | Data Classification 3 | 3.0 | | HCPP-310* | Health Database Design 1 | 1.5 | | HCPP-350 | MS Access Database Design HCPP | 1.5 | | HCPP-370 | Health Care Data Modeling HCPP | 1.5 | | HRSC-320 | Health Record Science 2 | 3.0 | | STAT-220 | Statistics | 3.0 | | Semester 4 Total | 15.0 | | | | Semester 5 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | CDAB-360 | Data Classification 4 | 3.0 | | HCPP-360 | Health Oracle Queries | 1.5 | | HCPP-380 | Healthcare Systems Analysis | 1.5 | | QUAL-350 | Quality Management | 1.5 | | RSCH-350 | Research & Epidemiology | 1.5 | | Semester 5 Total | 9.0 | | | | Semester 6 | | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | | PRAC-394 | Practicum 2 –Health Information Management | 6.0 | | Semester 6 Total | 6.0 | | Second Year Total | 30.0 | | Program Total | 61.5 | | * Available by correspondence and/or online learning. The courses must be completed within the time frame shown in the program outline. |
For More Information Information: 403.284.8500
Email: hps.info@sait.ca
Website: School of Health and Public Safety
Academic Chair: Carmen Sheridan Transfer with Diploma to... Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges: - SAIT Polytechnic
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of New Brunswick, Saint John
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information. To learn more, visit Transfer Options. Related Links (Internal):
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