SURVEY OF HEALTH INFORMATICS PROGRAMS AND HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN CANADA 2025

Saskatchewan Polytechnic


Program NameHealth Information Management
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department
Faculty
Program Contact NameTara Fournier
Telephone306-775-7642
EmailTara.Fournier@saskpolytech.ca
StreetPO Box 556
CityRegina
ProvinceSK
Postal CodeS4P 3A3
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Academic LevelDiploma
HI Component ComprehensivenessFull Program
Program Delivery & AttendanceOnsite/Online
Program Typical Duration2-5 Years
CredentialDiploma
Credential AwardedD
Credential DescriptionDiploma in Health Information Management
Type of Professional Produced by Program
List Standard Types (e.g., AHI, RDHI, CHI, HIM, hybrids, all)
Health Information Management
Type of Role(s) Addressed by Program
List Standard Specific Roles (e.g., CIO, Internal Consultant, Teacher, Researcher, etc., all)
Health Information Management Practitioner, Information Management Technician, Health Information Analyst
Candidate Pre-requisites for ProgramGrade 12 with a minimum overall average of 70% in the following subjects:
English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30*, one 30-level science (one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
Co-op; PracticumPracticum
Part Time AvailabilityYes
Program CostYear 1: $10,380; Year 2: $8,780
Registration Due DateFirst Qualified/First Admitted by Sept
Program Websitehttps://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Health-Information-Management.aspx
Program Admissions Requirement Linkhttps://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Health-Information-Management.aspx
Program Application Linkhttps://ssb.saskpolytech.ca/prod/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Comments on ProgramHealth Information Management is the only diploma program in Saskatchewan accredited by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA). Having a CHIMA-recognized diploma qualifies you to write the national certification exam and gain industry recognition as a Health Information Management (HIM) professional.
Start Date(s): Full-time studies (over 2 years) - September to June (71 weeks) Part-time studies (over 3, 4, or 5 years) - start your studies with general courses in any term and then join the HIM studies in September
Online/Distance options available"
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Program Curriculum Information Linkhttps://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Health-Information-Management.aspx
Program CoursesYear 1: Semester 1
Anatomy and Physiology 1
Clinical - Records Management and Professionalism
Clinical - Coding 1
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1
Introduction to PowerPoint
Critical Reading and Writing
Health Record Systems
Medical Terminology
Pathophysiology 1

Year 1: Semester 2
Anatomy and Physiology 2
Clinical - Coding
Clinical - Coding
Workplace Communication
Health Information Analysis 1
Pathophysiology 2
Pathophysiology 3

Year 1: Semester 3
Health Information Practicum 1

Year 2: Semester 4
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2
Introduction to Microsoft Access 1
Database Programming
Epidemiology and Population Health
Health Information Analysis 2
Health Care Law and Ethics
Theories and Concepts of Program Management
Health Information Systems
Statistics for Health Sciences

Year 2: Semester 5
Clinical - Coding 4
Human Resource Management and the Employee
Health Standards and Informatics
Health Information Practicum 2
FACULTY ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
 
Full-Time Dedicated to Program
Last NameFirst NameDepartmentFacultyRankCredentialsResearch Expertise
FournierTaraProgram Head, HIMCHIM, FCP, CAET, CHRD, Dip (HIS), BAET
OstapovichSherryInstructorCHIM, Dip. (HRA)
RetanalFranchezkaInstructorCHIM, BHs
SadowskiIdaInstructorCHIM, FCP, Cert. (HRT), Dip. (HIS)
StefaniukNatashaInterim Academic Chair
WaldnerMariaInstructorCHIMA, Dip HRA

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