Administered by the School of Health Services Management
Admission: Candidates for admission to the Health Information Management degree-completion program must meet all the following minimum requirements:
This program in Health Information Management is intended for two separate, distinct applicant streams, and the university welcomes/encourages applications from both of these groups as outlined below.
Stream A:
For individuals who are graduates of health record/health information CHIMA-accredited or recognized programs, having at least two years of cumulative, current professional experience in the field of health information management and a grade average of 'B' or higher.
Documentation of professional registration/certification with the CHIMA is also required.
Potential candidates with other post-secondary academic backgrounds and extensive professional experience in the field of health information management will be considered on an individual basis.
Stream B:
For individuals who are graduates from a three-year Advanced Diploma program with a grade average of 'B' or higher in applied health sciences (e.g. nursing, medical laboratory technology, chiropody, radiology, respiratory therapy) from a public Ontario College, or the equivalent.
The diploma must include a one-year introductory, university-level humanities course or equivalent.
Candidates must have at least two years of cumulative, current professional experience in the health services field as well as documentation of professional registration/certification where applicable.
Potential students with other post-secondary academic backgrounds and extensive professional experience in the field of health information management will be considered on an individual basis. Candidates must have completed at least two years
undergraduate study in a health-related field or hold a degree in another
field, from an accredited university. In
either case they must have at least two years of cumulative, current
professional experience in the health information field.
NOTE: Given that this is a degree-completion program in Health Information Management, the curriculum dovetails and aligns with the current learning outcomes for CHIMA recognized health information management practitioner programs.
Admission Procedures
In addition to the online application and Supplementary Form, applicants must submit the following to Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment at Ryerson:
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Academic transcripts including promotion/graduation status of all post-secondary studies (including studies in an applied health science program). High school transcripts are not required.
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A detailed and separate resume of previous work experience, academic experience (including continuing education), and professional activities.
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Documentation of professional registration/certification, where applicable.
Each applicant will be reviewed by the department admissions committee to ensure academic and practice suitability for the program.
Students are admitted three times a year, in the fall, winter and spring/summer semesters.
