Health Information Management Diploma
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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA =v LENGTH OF COURSE 71 weeks (2 Years) LOCATION OF COURSE Estevan PROGRAM OVERVIEW If you’re detail oriented, self motivated and want a unique career in the health-care industry, consider the Health Information Management program. You’ll learn how to collect, organize and manage large amounts of health information, all while meeting privacy standards. You could work as a health information management practitioner, coordinator or analyst with health regions as well as public and private health agencies-hospitals to cancer clinics and government agencies. Your unique skill set can also open doors to jobs with police forces, educational institutions, law offices, insurance companies and pharmaceutical firms. Health Information Management is a nationally accredited two-year diploma program. Work Experience Salary for program The program includes two work-based practicums: one in first year, one in second year. It’s a chance to apply your new knowledge and skills in an actual health graduates can range agency setting. By the time you graduate, you’ll already have 15 weeks of real-world experience – something you can highlight to potential employers. from $36,400 - $152,400 annually. Diploma to Degree Use your diploma to transfer into the third year of a four-year Kinesiology, Health Studies or Arts degree program at the University of Regina or First Nations In 2017-2018 University of Canada Southeast College SOUTHEAST COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES awarded over Each year Southeast College awards approximately $75,000 in Entrance Awards to $167,000 to its our students. These Entrance Awards are in addition to application based students throughout scholarships and bursaries that are awarded each year. the region. TUITION AND FEES Tuition: $7950 (based on 2018 tuition rates, subject to change without notice) Materials: $3005 (based on 2018 material rates, subject to change without notice) SOUTHEAST COLLEGE AND SASKATCHEWAN POLYTECHNIC COMPARISON Choose to save $$$ Southeast College Saskatchewan Polytechnic Choose Program Length – 71 Weeks Program Length – 71 Weeks Southeast College! Program Cost - $13,558 Program Cost - $15,550 Credential Received – Saskatchewan Credential Received – Saskatchewan Polytechnic Certificate Polytechnic Certificate * Southeast College does not charge mandatory fees * Saskatchewan Polytechnic program costs include various mandatory fees. HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIPLOMA LENGTH OF COURSE LOCATION OF COURSE 71 weeks (2 Years) Estevan ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 65% in the following subjects: English Language Arts A30, English Language • Arts B30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30*, one 30-level science (one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics) Minimum keyboarding speed of 30 words per minute with 90% accuracy (5-minute testing report to be submitted with • transcripts). English Language Requirement • Note: • Accepted applicants will be required to provide evidence of a Criminal Record Check upon admission into the program. At the discretion of the practicum/clinical agency, you may be declined access to a clinical or work placement based on the contents of the Criminal Record Check. The cost of the Criminal Record Check is your responsibility. Practicum placements are located throughout Saskatchewan; therefore, all students must be willing to relocate in • order to complete their practicum experiences. • Effective July 1, 2019: Accepted applicants are required to provide evidence of 2015 WHMIS Globally Harmonized System (GHS) certification upon admission into the program. Recertification will be required every three years to remain current. The cost of WHMIS certification is your responsibility Special Admission: Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program maybe be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. A Southeast College Student Advisor or the Registrar will contact students that fall within this category. HOW TO APPLY Students are encouraged to apply online at www.southeastcollege.org. Paper applications are available at any Southeast College campus location or from any Southeast College Student Advisor. Application fee is $50.00 HOW TO CONTACT A SOUTHEAST COLLEGE STUDENT SERVICES ADVISOR Students who require additional assistance or require more information are encouraged to make an appointment with their closest available Student Services Advisor. Appointments can be made online at: www.southeastcollege.org/students/student-advisor-online-booking/ or by calling toll free 1-866-999-7372. COURSES Semester 1 Semester 2 APHY 100 Anatomy and Physiology 1 APHY 200 Anatomy and Physiology 2 CLIN 101 Clinical – Records Management and Professionalism CLIN 236 Clinical – Coding 2 CLIN 102 Clinical – Coding 1 CLIN 237 – Coding 3 COMP 174 Introduction to Microsoft Excel 1 COMM 262 Workplace Communication COMP 179 Introduction to Power Point HINF 161 Health Information Analysis 1 ENGL 101 Critical Ready and Writing PATH 272 Pathophysiology 2 HINF 160 Health Records System PATH 273 Pathophysiology 3 MED 161 Medical Terminology PRAC 165 Health Information Practicum 1 PATH 161 Pathophysiology 1 *Semester 3 and 4 course listing available on website STUDENT APPLICATION Skills Training Programs COMPLETE IN INK – PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Complete both sides of this application sign and date prior to submitting. Program Name: Location: Address Last Name Apt. Number, Street, Box Number First and Middle Names City or Town Former Last Name(s) (if applicable) Province/State ORMATION E-mail Postal Code/Zip code Country INF Emergency Contact Name Phone Number Cell Phone Number SONAL SONAL Emergency Contact Phone # Relation to You R PE ☐Male ☐Female Date of Birth / / Saskatchewan Polytechnic Student Number D M Year ____________________________________________ Student Loan Fee Payer Sponsoring Agency ☐ ☐ ☐ Name of Sponsoring Agency: ____________________________________________________________________________ Sponsoring Agency Address: ____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Name & Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________ (Sponsorship letter will be required when your funding is approved) Please complete the following section to pay application fee of $50.00 ☐Visa ☐MasterCard Cardholder Name as printed on credit card Signature of Cardholder ___________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Credit Card Number E xpiry Date CVC Code-3 digits FINANCIAL INFORMATION FINANCIAL ___________________________________________________________ Exp. ________/______________ Date Application Received Initial Receipt # ☐Cash ☐Cheque ☐Debit Card ☐Visa ☐Master Card Exp.__/__ CVC Code ____ This document is confidential OFFICE USE COMPLETE IN INK – PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Complete both sides of this application sign and date prior to submitting. NOTE: ORIGINAL High School transcripts must be retained in student’s file if prior education is a pre-requisite for admission. Post-Secondary transcripts may also be required. High School transcripts can be ordered through the Ministry of Education. High School Education (List the name of the most recent high school attended and the academic grade level achieved) Name of School City Province (Country if outside of Canada) Academic Level Achieved ______________________ ________________ ____________________________ __________________ Did you enclose original transcripts with this application? Yes No Have you ordered transcripts? Yes No EDUCATION Post-Secondary Education (List the name(s) of all Post-Secondary Institution(s) attended and any credentials received) Name of School City Province (Country if outside of Canada) Academic Level Achieved ______________________ ________________ ____________________________ _____________________ Did you enclose original transcripts with this application? Yes No Have you ordered transcripts? Yes No Is English your first language? ☐Yes ☐No (If No, proof of English proficiency is required.) Are you a Permanent Resident of Canada? ☐Yes ☐No Are you a Canadian Citizen? ☐Yes ☐No LANGUAGE **Completion of this section is Voluntary and Confidential** Aboriginal Ancestry Y Metis Non-Status Status/Treaty Indian Inuit T ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ I ATION ATION ☐ I have a permanent disability QU E Note: A confidential meeting with a College staff member to verify documentation of your disability and to discuss necessary DUC E accommodations is required before your application is considered fully processed. Visibility Minority ☐ I am a member of visibility minority Indicate main activity for the last 12 months: ☐Working ☐Full-time School ☐Unemployed/looking ☐Other How did you find out about this program? ☐Career Days ☐College Staff ☐Word of Mouth ☐Radio ☐Friends/Family ☐Newspaper ADDITIONAL High School Presentation Webpage Facebook INFORMATION ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐Program Information Sheets ☐Trade Show ☐Other A new anti-spam law came into effect July 1, 2014 in Canada, we now need your consent to contact you: I hereby consent to Southeast College sending me program related information, notifications, invitations and etc. via e-mail, text or other electronic means. I understand that I can change my preferences and unsubscribe from receiving such materials at any time. The information on this form is collected under the legal authority of the Regional