Lead the Future of Healthcare with Data, Privacy, and Health Information Expertise
In today’s data-driven healthcare system, accurate and accessible health information is essential for decision-making, patient care, and public health planning. The Health Information Management (HIM) program prepares you to play a key role in collecting, managing, analyzing, and protecting health data in a wide range of professional settings.
As a HIM professional, you'll support critical decisions in healthcare delivery, privacy compliance, data analytics, and health informatics—helping organizations meet standards while improving patient outcomes and system efficiency.
Why Choose a Career in Health Information Management?
Health information professionals are in growing demand across public health agencies, government departments, cancer agencies, hospital systems, and even non-traditional sectors like law, insurance, education, and pharmaceuticals.
Benefits of the HIM Program:
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Learn from experts in health data management and electronic health records (EHR)
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Prepare for in-demand careers in healthcare leadership, information governance, and data analytics
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Gain skills that are transferable across healthcare, legal, and corporate industries
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Support patient privacy and drive informed clinical decision-making
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Position yourself at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data security
What You’ll Learn – Core HIM Competencies
The Health Information Management curriculum combines healthcare knowledge with advanced information systems training. You’ll develop job-ready skills in:
Key Areas of Study:
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Health Data Collection & Medical Coding: Accurately code and classify medical diagnoses and procedures.
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Electronic Health Information Systems: Manage digital records and EHR platforms used in hospitals and clinics.
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Privacy, Security & Confidentiality: Ensure compliance with privacy laws and best practices for secure health data.
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Health Data Analysis & Interpretation: Analyze patient and population health data to inform policy and improve care.
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Information Access & Protection: Control access to personal health information and respond to information requests.
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Records & Systems Management: Oversee physical and electronic medical record systems across healthcare organizations.
Career Opportunities in Health Information Management
HIM graduates are highly employable in a variety of industries that rely on accurate and secure health data. You may work in clinical settings or expand into technology, policy, or legal roles that support data-driven healthcare.
Common Career Paths:
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Health Information Management Professional
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Clinical Data Analyst
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Privacy Officer / Information Governance Analyst
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Health Informatics Specialist
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Electronic Records Coordinator
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Public Health Surveillance Analyst
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Risk Management Analyst
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Health Data Quality Auditor
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Medical Coding Specialist
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HIM Educator or Trainer
Employers May Include:
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Hospitals and health authorities
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Government health departments
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Cancer care agencies
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Health tech and software companies
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Insurance providers and legal firms
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Educational institutions and public health organizations
Program Outcomes
By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:
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Apply standardized coding and classification systems
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Use and manage electronic health information systems
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Safeguard personal health information in compliance with regulations
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Support decision-making through accurate data collection and reporting
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Lead HIM initiatives and work collaboratively in healthcare environments
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12 with an overall average of at least 70% in English, Math, and one of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS: Overall score of 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component TOEFL iBT: Score of 98 with a minimum of 23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing.
If you choose to withdraw from a program, you must submit a withdrawal request. Sask Polytech will refund any tuition amounts (less the non-refundable deposit) within 4-6 weeks.
Non-attendance at the start of a program (no show) is considered a notification of intention to withdraw from a program.
Sask Polytech has partnered with PayMyTuition to provide refunds to international students by electronic bank transfer. Sask Polytech will use the external email address in your student account to process this transaction. If you would like to update or confirm your external email address, log into mySaskPolytech and click the Update address and personal information link.
1. You will receive an email from Sask Polytech indicating your payment has been processed.
2. You will receive an email from PayMyTuition (studentrefunds@paymytuition.com) with further instructions on how to deposit your payment. Click the link in the email to initiate the payment process.
3. Enter details in the PayMyTuiton refund form. This includes the currency, identification documentation (passport or driver’s license number), banking and beneficiary information. Make note of the bank account number as this will be as the passcode to deposit your funds.
You may choose an alternate beneficiary by entering their banking information.
Upon receipt of your completed beneficiary instructions, PayMyTuition will verify your request for accuracy. They will complete fraud and compliance checks to comply with various anti-money laundering and compliance laws. PayMyTuition will email you when verification is complete and confirm your payment. You will receive a PDF summary that is password protected. This PDF can be accessed using the bank account number that you provided as the password.
You will receive an email when your refund is complete. Please allow three to five business days for the payment to be deposited to your account.
- Application Fee: $150
- LOA Deposit: $10,000
- Annual Tuition Fee: $19,900
- Total Tuition Fee: $38,700
- Course Duration: 2 years
- Credentials: Diploma
- Intake: September
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Copy of passport
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All academic transcripts
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All academic certificates
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IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
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Student Email ID:
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Student Contact No:
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Student Address:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
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Stamped copy of visa
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LOI
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Study permit
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Canadian Address:
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Canadian Contact No: