Description
This program develops the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage the health information required for patient care, administration, research, and education. The program trains you in the specialized techniques required in health information management. It offers a unique combination of medical, computer, and business courses.
Emphasis during the program will be on the following:
As a graduate you will be eligible to write the national certification exam administered by the Canadian Health Information Management Association. Successful certification allows you to seek employment across Canada.
Who Should Enrol?
This program will appeal to you if you want to combine your interest in the health care field with medical, computer and business skills.
You could be well suited for this program, if you possess the following traits:
This program is academically demanding, and you should be prepared to set aside time on a regular basis to complete projects and assignments outside of daily class hours. The workload will vary from term to term and students must be self disciplined to keep up with the demands of the program. .
Employment Potential
Most graduates have found employment in a variety of health-related facilities, such as:
Others are employed as sole-charge health information practitioners in rural health care facilities.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
26 August 2024
Red River College
Notre Dame Campus,
2055 Notre Dame Avenue,
Winnipeg,
Manitoba (MB),
R3H 0J9, Canada
Regular Admission Requirements
Grade 12
Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit of:
Grade 12 Biology 40S
or
Grade 12 Chemistry 40S
One credit of Grade 12 Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus Math 40S is not required but is strongly recommended.
If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
Academic Requirement
High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in:
One credit in each of the following courses:
Grade 12 English 40S
Grade 12 Biology 40S or Chemistry 40S
Grade 12 Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus Math 40S is not required but is strongly recommended
English Language Requirements:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic): Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.0 or
CAEL and CAEL Online (Canadian Academic English Language): Listening 70, Speaking 70, Reading 70, Writing 70
PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English): Listening 65, Speaking 65, Reading 65, Writing 65
TOEFL - iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test): Listening 24, Speaking 23, Reading 24, Writing 27
Duolingo (Duolingo English Test): minimum overall score of 115 required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Red River College Polytech students enjoy a well-rounded education with a focus on applied learning, ensuring they are ready for their future careers.