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Health Information Management

About The Program

The Health Information Management diploma program is a 73-week program plus 8-week internship accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM). Students learn how to assess and code patient information using Canadian standards and health information systems while preparing for essential roles managing electronic health records, coding patient data, and ensuring accuracy in healthcare documentation across Canada's evolving healthcare system.

Career Opportunities

As a Health Information Management professional, you will qualify for positions in hospitals, community care facilities, and health organizations across Canada. Career opportunities include Medical Coder, Health Records Technician, Release of Information Specialist, Clinical Data Analyst, and Health Information Management Technician.

Employers Who Have Hired Eastern Grads

Nova Scotia Health Authority
Horizon Health Network
Vitalité Health Network
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Eastern Health

Program Details

As technology continues to reshape the healthcare industry, there's a growing need for health information management professionals who can manage electronic health records (EHRs), code patient data, and ensure accuracy in healthcare documentation. If you're detail-oriented and want to contribute to healthcare quality, the Eastern College Health Information Management program equips you with the specialized skills needed to succeed in this vital field.

Through this 73-week program, you'll develop core competencies in medical terminology, clinical coding, privacy and confidentiality laws, healthcare statistics and epidemiology, and health data management and analytics. To build practical, hands-on skills, you'll use EHRGo simulation software to engage with interactive, case-based learning in a virtual healthcare setting. You'll also train on WinRecs (Med2020) software for coding and abstracting, mirroring tools used in real-world Health Information departments.

What sets this diploma program at Eastern College apart from any other college?

Eastern College students learn how to assess and code patient information using Canadian coding standards and health information systems through CCHIM-accredited training. The program is delivered in a convenient online format, allowing you to learn from anywhere while balancing your education with work or family responsibilities. You can choose between an online self-study format or online classes led by an instructor, both including an 8-week internship that provides real-world experience.

To support you on your path to CHIMA certification, Eastern College will cover the cost of the first National Certification Exam (NCE) sitting. Student membership with CHIMA will also be provided for the duration of your time at the college, giving you access to national resources, networking, and professional development opportunities. During the program, you can access campus support in New Brunswick at our Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John campuses, and in Nova Scotia at our Halifax campus.

Students enrolled in this program will receive:

8-week (200-hour) internship placement in Health Information Management departments.
CCHIM-accredited diploma recognized across Canada's healthcare system.
First National Certification Exam (NCE) sitting covered by Eastern College.
Student membership with CHIMA for networking and professional development.
Training on EHRGo simulation software and WinRecs (Med2020) coding software.
Access to campus support at multiple locations in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Topics covered in this program include:

Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
Coding and Classification Systems (4 levels)
Clinical Pathology
Health Data Management and Use
Applied Research and Epidemiology
Health Information Management Practicum
Information Systems and Technology
Statistics for HIM Professionals

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