Overview
Managing information throughout the healthcare system
Learn the fundamental theories and principles of health information management and governance, the structure of the Canadian health system and data repositories. You will also explore privacy and health laws to sustain quality in health and the technology solutions that make it possible.
- Developed using the Canadian College of Health Information Management’s Health Information Fundamentals Curricular Standards and recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)
- Achieve your Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) designation faster and become a certified professional
- Obtain in-demand skills and experience in information, data quality, clinical knowledge, analytics, privacy, technology and more
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Program highlights Learn More
- Convenient online platform fits your life
- Streamlined accredited program that expedites certification
- Earn a Certificate
Health Information Fundamentals program features:
- Accredited, streamlined, fully online program
- Prepares you to write the CHIM national certification exam and achieve your certification faster
- Network with other professionals from various disciplines

Learning outcomes Learn More
- Master theories, of health information management
- Gain in-demand skills in data governance, privacy, data quality and analytics.
- Preparation, collection and processing of electronic health records using the latest technology and systems
Through our Health Information Fundamentals program, you’ll learn to:
- Understand the fundamental theories and principles of health information management
- Understand the structure of the Canadian health system and health data and information repositories
- Prepare, collect and process health data for analysis using statistical software
- Understand the development of data standards, their application within health information management and organizational practices for maintaining data quality and data integrity
- Assess key Canadian federal and provincial privacy and health laws that affect policies and processes related to health information
- Navigate project management concepts in the technology system development lifecycle and the standards related to the exchange of health information within and across systems. Technologies such as cloud storage, blockchain, virtual care will be highlighted
- Comprehend the medical terminology used in a healthcare environment, the anatomical body structures and their physiological functions, pathological conditions, risk factors, diagnostic interventions and available treatment options
Learn more about the Health Information program
- University graduates from any discipline interested in a career in management or health analytics within the health information industry
- Healthcare professionals seeking a second career or a new career pathway
- Health information managers, health informatics or information professionals looking to upgrade their education and acquire a designation
- International professionals seeking Canadian education in health information management
- Data analysts, business analysts, researchers and managers looking to work in the healthcare industry
- Professionals responsible for the privacy, security and confidentiality of client records and information
Earning a Certificate in Health Information Fundamentals could provide a pathway to rewarding careers, including:
- Health Information Manager
- Healthcare Security and Privacy Specialist
- Clinical Documentation Specialist
- Clinical Data Specialist
- Electronic Medical Records Specialist
Check out our latest Health Program Preview webinar to learn more about the Health Information Fundamentals program
What Our Recent Graduates Say
“The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work.”
The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work. Our field in data is continuously changing. I found that sweet balance in terms of the focus of the course. It’s a life cycle of how the data is coming in all the way to make it a service or a product. The course gives you that 360 spectrum.
Zaki
Big Data graduate

Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate
“I wanted to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that.”
I wanted to be able to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that because of McMaster Continuing Education. Being a nurse, there are so many different avenues of nursing that I can try new things and continue to learn. The instructors were really understanding. When you’re working full-time, having someone that will promptly answer your questions and make time for you when you need it, they made it really easy.
Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate

Tracy
Project Management graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
“The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work.”
The flexibility of the course helped me a lot to balance my work. Our field in data is continuously changing. I found that sweet balance in terms of the focus of the course. It’s a life cycle of how the data is coming in all the way to make it a service or a product. The course gives you that 360 spectrum.
Zaki
Big Data graduate
“I wanted to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that.”
I wanted to be able to reinvent myself and change my career path and I was able to do that because of McMaster Continuing Education. Being a nurse, there are so many different avenues of nursing that I can try new things and continue to learn. The instructors were really understanding. When you’re working full-time, having someone that will promptly answer your questions and make time for you when you need it, they made it really easy.
Krystal
Health and Social Service Skill Development graduate
“I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative.”
I am constantly reinventing myself. McMaster Continuing Education has been transformative. I was introduced to new ideas and new skills. Because of that, I’ve had new opportunities in my career. McMaster Continuing Education is the best place to take professional development courses. The programs fit into your life.
Tracy
Project Management graduate
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CERTIFICATE in Health Information Fundamentals
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Certificate in Health Information Fundamentals
Earn the Certificate in Health Information Fundamentals by successfully completing all 6 specialist courses listed below.
Students who complete the certificate are eligible to sit the CHIM exam through the Canadian College of Health Information Management.
Certificate in Health Information Fundamentals Requirements
Academic Credit – 18 Units
Note: Students must be accepted to the program prior to enrolling. Please visit our Admission and Application Requirements page for complete details.
Courses (Complete all 6)
3.0 UNITS
HIF 103
Privacy & Health Law
3.0 UNITS
HIF 104
Quality in Health
3.0 UNITS
HIF 105
Information Technology
3.0 UNITS
HIF 106
Statistics & Analytics
Health Information Fundamentals Courses
Health Information Fundamentals Courses
Advance your career with online Health Information Fundamentals courses
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3.0 UNITS
HIF 103
Privacy & Health Law
3.0 UNITS
HIF 104
Quality in Health
3.0 UNITS
HIF 105
Information Technology
3.0 UNITS