How to apply to the CCDIS NCE
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Please review the following information before applying for the CCDIS NCE:
- About certification with the Canadian College of Health Information Management
- Why certification matters
- CCDIS certification
- National certification examination policies, rules & regulations
- Canadian College of Health Information Management code of ethics
- CCDIS NCE eligibility and dates
- CCDIS NCE frequently asked questions
Ensure CHIMA membership is active
An active membership with CHIMA is required during both the application process and when writing the HICA NCE. If you are unsure what membership type is right for you, please contact general@echima.ca.
Submit application and payment
In order to register for the CCDIS NCE, candidates must submit an application and provide payment. Payment will need to be received on or before the application deadline. To access the CCDIS national certification application, please follow these steps:
- Sign in to your account at echima.ca, accessible in the top right corner of the screen
- Click on your name to access your dashboard
- Scroll down to ‘Canadian College of Health Information Management’ and select ‘Manage’
- Navigate to ‘National certification applications’ and click learn more
- Navigate to ‘CCDIS’ and select ‘Apply here’
Applicants are responsible for reviewing all information to ensure it is correct in both the application and the CHIMA membership profile.
Approved candidates will receive an approval email from CHIMA 2-3 days* following the application deadline. Please see Section 5: Writing the examination for additional details.
* At times, the College could run outside of these service level agreements due to extenuating circumstances.
Documentation requirement
Documentation is required to be received on or before the application deadline. CHIMA is not able to request a candidate’s documentation from an institution as they contain personal information. It is suggested that candidates confirm their program’s policy for submitting documentation to CHIMA. Candidates will not be notified of the receipt of their documentation.
This is a one-time submission to the Canadian College of Health Information Management.
For transcript submission, choose from one of the following methods (Please note that electronic transcripts are preferred):
| Format | Process to submit |
|---|---|
| Electronic | Electronic transcripts are accepted only when received directly from an institution. They must be scanned individually as a PDF, saved as ‘lastname_firstname_institution,’ and emailed to exam@echima.ca. |
| Mail-in | Both an institution and exam candidate can mail a sealed, original copy to the following address: CHIMA Attn: Examinations 301-50 Ottawa Street South Kitchener, Ontario N2G 3S7 |
Have questions? Visit the CHIM NCE FAQ page: https://cchim.ca/nce-help-centre/nce-faq/
