Graduate Outcomes
What Grads Achieve
- $28
Avg. wage/hr* - $45
High wage/hr*
*Source: workingincanada.gc.ca, NOC 12111. Average wage is the midpoint of the range, not starting salary. Regional income may vary. Last updated March 2025.
More Than a Diploma
You’ll Graduate With
- Accredited by the CCHIM Canadian College of Health Information Management, under CHIMA
- 2-year CHIMA Student Membership and eligibility to write the National Certification Examination (NCE)
- Hands-on training with EHRGO and WinRecs coding/abstracting software
- 8-week external practicum in hospitals or community healthcare facilities
Program Overview
What You'll Study
A 73-week, CCHIM-accredited diploma teaching patient record coding, abstracting, and health information systems management.
- Medical terminology, coding and classification systems (ICD-10-CA, CCI), and statistics for HIM
- Health data management, information systems and technology, and health law
- 8-week external practicum applying skills in hospitals or community healthcare facilities
Career Paths
Jobs You Can Pursue
- Health Information Management Supervisor
- Medical Records Unit Supervisor
- Health Records Technician
- Health Information Management Technician
- Health Information Management Practitioner
Employers who have hired triOS grads
- Hospital for Sick Children
- University Health Network
- Home and Community Care Support Services
- Trillium Health Partners
- Cancer Care Ontario
- Canadian Red Cross
The triOS Advantage
Why Students Choose triOS
- Personalized Training
Small class sizes and dedicated instructors who know you by name. - Career Preparation
Resume writing, mock interviews, and one-on-one job placement support. - Accelerated Learning
Job-focused skills. Graduate in months, not years.
Common Questions
Before You Apply
How long is the program?
73 weeks, delivered online through live, instructor-led sessions.
Is this program accredited?
Yes — accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management (CCHIM) under CHIMA.
What certification do I earn?
You’ll be prepared to write the CHIMA National Certification Examination and become a Certified Health Information Management (CHIM) professional. The exam fee for one sitting is included in program fees.
How long is the practicum?
8 weeks, completed in hospitals or other community healthcare facilities.