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Apply for the September 2023 HICA NCE

The College is accepting applications for the September 2023 HICA NCE. The deadline for applications is September 4, 2023. Approved candidates will receive an email from the examination host, the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), 2–3 days following the application deadline to schedule an examination…

Now accepting applications for the September 2023 CCDIS NCE

The Canadian College of Health Information Management is now accepting applications for the September 2023 Certified Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (CCDIS) national certification examination (NCE). Clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists impact the accuracy of medical documentation and coding in the health care system. The…

Announcing the accreditation of Georgian College’s Office Administration – Health Services diploma program

The Canadian College of Health Information Management (College) would like to announce the successful accreditation of Georgian College’s Office Administration – Health Services diploma program. The Office Administration – Health Services diploma program at Georgian College is a four-semester program that introduces students to…

College launches new exam platform for national certification examinations

The College wishes to announce the launch of a new examination platform for its national certification examinations (NCEs). In 2020, we moved our examinations from a third-party examination hosting company to our learning management system. Our journey continued with efforts to find a solution…

College NCEs: Redesigning post-examination benefits

The College wishes to announce a change in benefits for new members who successfully attempt national certification examinations (NCEs). Beginning in April 2023, all candidates who successfully attempt College NCEs will enjoy a three-month discount on membership dues with the Organization. Members will receive…

May 2023 CHIM NCE sittings: Application and examination dates 

Due to demand, The Canadian College of Health Information Management (College) is pleased to announce a May 2023 examination for the Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM) national certification examination (NCE) in 2023. Certified professionals in health information are overseen by the College and adhere…

College launches new proctoring solution for national certification examinations

The College wishes to announce the launch of a new proctoring solution for its national certification examinations (NCEs). The new proctoring solution is an online, automated proctoring service that leverages artificial intelligence to automatically flag times during an examination. In 2018, the College moved…

Launch of the modernized CHIM NCE

The Canadian College of Health Information Management (College) is pleased to announce the launch of the modernized Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM) national certification examination (NCE). Since 2018, the College has been working through consultations and engagements to modernize the health information management…

2023 CHIM NCE sittings: Application and examination dates 

The Canadian College of Health Information Management (College) is pleased to announce the application and exam dates for the Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM) national certification examination (NCE) in 2023.  Certified professionals in health information are overseen by the College and adhere to a professional…

Announcing HICA: A new designation for health information professionals

The Canadian College of Health Information Management is pleased to announce the launch of a new professional designation—the Health Information-Certified Associate (HICA). From the moment health data is captured in Canada, the individual who supplied it is at the centre of a critical information…