Information on National Examinations
The Canadian College of Health Information Management offers both certifications and micro-credentials.
Certification is a symbol of competency, relevancy, and trust – qualities that have never been more critical when handling a person’s health information.
Micro-credentials demonstrate expertise or proficiency in a particular skill or field of knowledge. They are designed to be stackable, allowing individuals to accumulate multiple micro-credentials to develop a comprehensive skill set tailored to their career goals or personal interests.
National Certification Examinations
National Certification Examinations
The Canadian College of Health Information Management currently offers five certifications, four of which require writing a national certification examination (NCE) in order to earn a professional certification.
HICA
Representing Canada’s most hireable associate-level professionals in health information.
CHIM
The professional designation held by today’s health information leaders from medical coding to information governance and beyond.
CTSS
CCCS
The highest certification standard for medical coding in Canada. Add to a CHIM certification.
National Micro-credential Examinations
National Micro-credentials Examinations
The Canadian College of Health Information Management currently offers two micro-credentials, both of which require writing a national micro-credential examination (NME) in order to earn a CCHIM™ Digital Badge.
Entry-to-Practice (E2P) Medical Coding
Demonstrating foundational coding and abstracting skills to ensure career readiness and employer confidence
Release of Information (ROI)
Addressing workforce demand by validating entry-level ROI competencies for employers
