Health Information Management is a two-year diploma program focused on providing the skills and knowledge needed by health information practitioners. It prepares graduates to participate in the collection and organization of health information. Curriculum content emphasizes: biomedical sciences health informatics health record systems medical classification systems and coding data collection statistical analysis and presentation Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Health Information Management Association national certification examination.

Health Information Management practitioners are in demand as key members of the health-care community. They work closely with many other health-care professionals to contribute to the management of health information and quality care. Employment opportunities exist within the public and private sectors at: acute care hospitals primary healthcare teams ambulatory care facilities workplace health and safety boards health record consulting firms Canadian Institute of Health Information specialized hospitals community care centres Ministries of Health computer companies research centres insurance companies Health Information Management practitioners: Work with health-care providers and stakeholders to transition from the paper health record to the electronic health record. Develop, implement and maintain health information systems. Protect patient information and promote confidentiality awareness. Control the release of medico-legal information. Evaluate standards of documentation according to established criteria. Provide essential information for clinical research, quality improvement, utilization review, budgeting and other administrative applications.