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Can I become CHIM certified if I studied in a non-HIM program within health care?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM pathways, Program directory - to be reviewed

Does the Canadian College of Health Information Management recognize graduates of HIM programs outside of Canada?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CHIM NCE, CHIM pathways

What are the available reciprocal agreements to become a Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) professional?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM)

Can I claim CPE credits for system orientation/training on how to use a computer system at my workplace as a part of my job?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CPE program

Can I claim CPE credits for training new staff within my organization?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CPE program

I’ve completed more than 7 credits worth of other educational activities. Can I claim them in my current CPE cycle?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CPE program

Can I claim CPE credits for being a chair and a member of a group?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CPE program, Working groups

What does auditing of a post-secondary course mean?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CPE program

Where do I track courses offered through public universities or colleges?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CPE program

Do courses for non-academic credit, at private institutions fall under category 1?

Date: April 3, 2024
By: Alisha Peto
Categories: CPE program