The health information office assistant is an integral member of the health care team, supporting the professional staff in collecting, accessing, and transmitting health information in a secure environment. The Health Information Office Assistant program is an innovative program providing the necessary skills and theoretical knowledge required by those wishing to become health information office assistants. Successful graduates will be proficient in medical office procedures, computer software, emerging client care software, basic billing duties, office procedures and health information law in a client care setting.
Courses in this program are conducted on SAIT campus and online. A three-week, unpaid practicum at a health care facility or medical office setting in or outside Calgary is required for successful completion of this program. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.