Diploma (Health Information Management)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
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Field of Study:
CA$19,101/Yr
CA$19,101 /Yr
- Diploma in Health Information Management at Douglas College is offered as 2 years teaching program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both full time and part-time basis.
- Students have to successfully complete 60 credits.
- The program combines aspects of health, computer science, business, and research in a specialized curriculum.
- The Health Information Management Program is recognized by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM).
- The program can be completed in 2 years with full-time study. Part-time students may take 3-4 years to complete the program, depending on the intake date.
- Students interested in this field should apply to the HIM Post-Baccalaureate Diploma program.
- This program provides opportunities in a variety of non-acute facilities, community health, government agencies, and industry.
- Douglas College offers nearly $100,000 in entrance scholarships to new international students each year who have proven to be successful in their previous academic studies.
- Students may have job opportunities as Health information managers, Medical coders, Medical research analysts, etc.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 34,000 USD.
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$19101 (CAD 19101) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room and Board | CA$9000 (CAD 9000) |
Health Insurance | CA$1114 (CAD 1114) |
Books and supply | CA$1500 (CAD 1500) |
Total Cost | CA$11614 (CAD 11614) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2022 | CA$18728 (CAD 18727.5) |
2021 | CA$13500 (CAD 13500) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete BC secondary school graduation (or the equivalent in another school system).
- Students have one course short of BC secondary school graduation.
- Students complete 19 years old by the end of the first month of the first semester of attendance.
- Completion of a certificate or equivalent from a special needs program and has been in school for 12 years is required.
Language Requirements:
- Students must have strong English skills.
- The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
- If the student does not meet the language requirements they can take English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program and complete it and pursue this program.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- Two Reference Letter: The two personal admissions reference letters from coaches, PE teachers, or community leaders verifying physical education, sport or work experience, and a character reference.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Students have to submit English Language requirement scores like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Health information manager
- Medical coder
- Data analyst
- Outpatient coding compliance auditor
- Clinical documentation specialist
- Clinical systems manager
- Medical research analyst
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based |
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