The design of the curriculum incorporates the following goals: responding to societal needs and emerging trends in health information management; developing individuals with the balance of knowledge and practical skills required to effectively manage in the environment of health information management; providing individuals with a clear understanding of the role of health information in health and related environments; preparing individuals to apply data analysis techniques to assess clinical outcomes and assure the cost effectiveness of the health care services; preparing individuals to apply organizational management techniques to improve the efficiency of departmental functions and services; preparing individuals to address emerging legislative, regulatory or other external party actions that could potentially impact the collection and use of health data; assisting individuals in developing ethical and professional ideals which foster success, self-respect and harmonious interpersonal relationships; and preparing individuals in meeting the educational requirements of the governing body for health record professionals.

Program requirements include courses in the Professional, Professionally-Related and Liberal Studies categories. Professional courses examine the health system and management roles in health service organizations as the basis for specialized courses in management, health law, finance, program planning and evaluation, research methods and human resources. Professionally-Related courses include required and elective courses in accounting, communications, ethics, policy, psychology, economics, occupational health and marketing. Liberal Studies courses are chosen from a wide range of humanities and social science subjects. A Practicum designed to facilitate the integration of management theory and practice in a work setting, constitutes the 'capstone' of the program.

Course Offerings

Courses will be offered in one of three formats-evening, web-based or modular. Selected Professionally-Related and Liberal Studies courses also run in the evening. A limited number of spaces may also be available in the day sections of Professionally-Related and Liberal Studies courses. Part-time students may be accommodated in day sections if space is available. Selected Professional, Professionally-Related, Required, and Liberal Studies courses will also be offered each semester.

Once accepted into the program students receive assistance to develop a program plan.

Students may take up to a maximum of eight years to complete the program requirements.

Course identification

Part-time courses are administered by either the program department or The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education. The mode of delivery is not reflected in this calendar. Continuing education courses are identified in your course enrollment package with a 'C' prefix. These identifiers are for internal use only and do not affect the equivalency.

Liberal Studies

Students must complete four upper-level liberal studies courses to graduate. If an upper level liberal studies course requires a prerequisite, students MUST apply for a transfer credit for that prerequisite. This will only serve as proof of prerequisite and will not apply towards the degree.

Minors

Students may pursue any Minor offered by Ryerson (with exceptions), and are eligible for only one Minor. Please refer to the Minors Policy section of this calendar for further information on individual Minor requirements and restrictions.

Transfer Credits

Students who have completed courses at an accredited university may be eligible for transfer credits. CAAT courses that are not used as a basis of admission, may also be eligible for transfer credit. These courses must be reviewed by the appropriate departmental chair before credit can be assigned. We strongly recommend that you commence the collection of officially certified transcripts, course descriptions/teaching outlines as soon as possible.

Please note that students who receive transfer credits(s) must complete studies that normally include at least one-half of the curriculum. No more than 50 percent of a program’s requirements may consist of advanced standing/credits (transfer credits, challenge credits, credits granted on a Letter of Permission).

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Certificates