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. For Degreed professionals with a Health Care background and education, you will be on the path to CHIM designation in six courses
- 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
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
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
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Earn a Certificate in Health Information Fundamentals with McMaster Continuing Education
- Achieve your Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) designation faster and become a certified professional. For Degreed professionals with a Health Care background and education, you will be on the path to CHIM designation in six courses
- Plan to study at your own pace, students will start with the first course in the program HIF 101, which is a prerequisite to HIF 102, 103, & 104. Students must also take HIF 104 in advance of HIF 105 and 106. Take one course each term, or double up your courses as permitted to be eligible to write your CHIM NCE exam in as little as a four academic terms. Subject to meeting program admissions and course availability.
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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.
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