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Health Information Management

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.sait.ca
Our Health Information Management program trains you to handle personal health information responsibly and effectively.  It is designed to equip you with the skills to manage and interpret health data, ensuring that the highest quality of information informs health services.  Our program combines computer technology, healthcare knowledge and critical analysis skills.  In this program, you will:  learn to collect, record, review and transmit health information  develop the ability to manage and interpret the information contained within health records  become proficient in industry-specific software for health information management  understand and apply national data standards in translating patient and medical records into usable data  provide quality information for patient care, resource allocation, quality improvement, statistics and planning  receive classroom instruction and laboratory practice to become a proficient health information management professional  participate in practicum placements within established healthcare facilities.  Instruction is tailored to meet the current demands of the healthcare industry. Your training is focused on preparing you for immediate employment in hospitals and other public healthcare settings.  Upon graduation, you will be prepared to enter the workforce as a health information management professional, with employment opportunities in hospitals and organizations that manage health data where your expertise in managing critical health data is essential.
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Office of the Registrar
1301 16 Avenue NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2M0L4, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements

Completion of the following courses or equivalents:

  • At least 60% in Math 30-1, Math 30-2, Pure Math 30 or Applied Math 30, 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.

Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $5,045.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $2,165.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,608.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated August 15, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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