At Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada, Diploma in Health Information Management is offered as a diploma in Healthcare Administration programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 37,577 per year (CAD 10,886 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Healthcare Administration
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 10,886 / year
International tuition: CAD 37,577 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This two-year diploma from SAIT's School of Health and Public Safety, accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management, prepares students to collect, record, review, transmit and interpret personal health information. Coursework combines computer technology, healthcare knowledge and critical analysis, covering industry-specific health information software and the national data standards used to translate patient and medical records into usable data for patient care, resource allocation, quality improvement, statistics and planning. The program includes two required practicum placements in healthcare facilities; because local placement availability is limited, some students need to relocate outside Calgary to complete them. Applicants should be self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to multitask, with typing proficiency of at least 30 words per minute. Delivery is blended, combining in-person classes at SAIT's Main Campus with online coursework. The program accepts international applicants but does not currently meet Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility requirements. Beginning in the 2027/28 intake, applicants who do not meet current admission requirements may instead complete SAIT's Pre-Health Sciences program as an alternate route.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 60% in Math 30-1 or 30-2, at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, and at least 60% in Biology 30. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
