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Canadian College of Health Information Management

CIHI and CCHIM: Strengthening standards and certification in support of data literacy in Canada

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Bringing credibility and visibility to professionals on the front lines of health information

Discover the new Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA) designation.

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Canada’s certified health information professionals transform data into outcomes that matter

Certified health information professionals help achieve a healthier, safer, and more equitable Canada.

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There are multiple pathways to earning a CHIM designation

Whether you have experience in the health care sector, are graduating high school, or are looking for a second career, there is a pathway for you.

Become a CHIM professional

Strategic partnership between the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the Canadian College of Health Information Management and the Canadian Health Information Management Association

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Transforming health data into outcomes that matter

The Canadian College of Health Information Management is a national, not-for-profit corporation that sets the accreditation standards for educational institutions and certification standards for health information professionals in Canada.

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Why certification matters

Certified health information professionals are equipped to ensure an organization is well-prepared to handle Canadians’ most sensitive and intimate data.

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Browse accredited programs

Graduating from an accredited program provides a direct pathway to becoming certified. These programs meet or exceed the standards set for health information education.

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Search the registry of professionals

Professionals found on this registry hold active certifications with the Canadian College of Health Information Management. Search by name, designation, or province.

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