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HICA pathways<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pathways to becoming a Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA)<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Medical office administrators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am currently working in a registration role and want to earn a HICA designation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CHIM professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am currently a CHIM professional and want to earn a HICA designation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am an employer and would like my registration staff to earn a HICA designation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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High school students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am a high school student looking to begin my career and enrol in an accredited health information associate program<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Changing careers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am a professional looking to begin my career and enrol in an accredited health information associate program<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Program graduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am a graduate of an accredited health information associate program and am looking to earn a HICA designation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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International professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I am an international professional looking to earn a HICA designation and work in Canada<\/p>\n<\/div><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Looking for a different certification?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore all certifications with the Canadian College of Health Information Management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View certifications<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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HICA national certification examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The HICA NCE is based on the\u00a0Health Information Associate Curricular Standards. It covers five practice areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Clinical knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Professionalism in health care<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Health care office management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Health care system<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    View the HICA NCE guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Stay informed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Subscribe to get updates on the health information profession from CHIMA, Canada\u2019s health information management association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Subscribe to CHIMA’s emails<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    What is a health information associate program?<\/h2>
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    Medical office assistant, administration, health services, or equivalent programs are considered health information-associate programs. The title of the program may differ by educational institution, but they are accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management through the Health Information Associate Curricular Standards.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    What are the practice areas of the health information associate standards?<\/h2>
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    The following are the five key practice areas of the health information associate standards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Clinical knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Professionalism in health care<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Health care office management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Health care technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Health care system<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      What are examples of health information associate roles?<\/h2>
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      Professionals with the associate designation may be employed in the following\u00a0 example<\/em> roles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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