DIPLOMA HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE

DIPLOMA HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 YEARS
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Diploma
  • Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 50
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 15,500

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-03-14
2023-11-20

Program Description

Program Description

  • St. Lawrence College offers a Diploma in Health Information Management of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program prepares graduates to work in many different health settings, using the latest in information technology to contribute to quality patient care.
  • In this program, students have to study bio­medical sciences, health information sciences, electronic record systems, statistical analysis, and health law.
  • Students will develop teamwork and presentation skills.
  • This program is recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
  • Students from the health sciences programs on placement are covered by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board(WSIB) coverage in the event of an incident.
  • The HIM program offers students up to 332 hours of practicum experience throughout the year.
  • Graduates will be eligible to write the national certifica­tion examination administered by CHIMA and will be entitled to use the credentials CHIM to denote their professional designation.
  • Jop opportunities for students to work in hos­pitals, family health networks, health research agencies, legal firms, government agencies, and other varied community health services.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students have to complete Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U, or M level including the following prerequisites:
    • Grade 12 English at the C or U level
    • Grade 11 Math at the C, U, or M level
    • Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the C or U level.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • The students must have completed 10th and intermediate i.e 12th grade which has the minimum with 60% marks.
  • The minimum qualification required to attend this program is a higher secondary school certificate.
  • Copies of original documents should be attested by the educational institution.
  • School Record of Diploma/Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study is required.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
  • Official Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
  • Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details the reason for pursuing graduate studies with this department and their research interests.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Criminal Background Check: Applicants are advised that Criminal Background Checks (CBC) and Vulnerable Sector Checks conducted by the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.