College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is proud to announce that the Medical Office Management program has received accreditation from the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA), valid through January 2031.
This recognition affirms the program's commitment to preparing students for crucial careers in health information and administration.
"This accreditation is a tremendous achievement for our Medical Office Management program and a testament to the quality of our faculty and students," said Stephen Warren, CNA’s Dean of Business & IT, “This milestone signals to students, employers, and the broader health-care community that CNA's Medical Office Management program continues to meet rigorous national standards for health information education."
In addition, all Medical Office Management students receive a membership with CHIMA, giving them access to professional resources and exam preparation materials for the Health Information Certified Associate (HICA) designation. The HICA designation is a professional credential recognized across Canada for upholding high standards in health information and data management.
The certification spans medical terminology, patient interaction, and digital health systems, equipping graduates with a well-rounded foundation for the demands of today's health-care environment. The HICA designation can open doors to a wide range of career opportunities in health information management.
The strength of the program is already evident in its students. Medical Office Management student Nicole Pike just earned a gold medal at the 2026 Skills Canada Provincial Competition. This follows her earning the Future of Health Information Award from CHIMA, a national award recognizing academic excellence and passion for the profession.
“It still doesn't feel real!” Pike said, “Many thanks to my instructors, the School of Business and Information Technology, and the staff I work with each and every day for their support and guidance throughout the past two years. I like to think that, as a professional, I carry a little piece of everything they've shared with me through each task and opportunity.”
Pike, who also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Memorial University of Newfoundland, brings more than three years of experience working with vulnerable youth and adults to her studies at CNA. That passion is evident in what Pike describes as the highlight of competing at the Skills Canada competition.
“One of the most inspiring parts of the provincial competition was seeing our local high-school students coming in and applying themselves,” she said. “It can be scary and nerve-wracking to put yourself in an unfamiliar environment, but our secondary students faced the challenge and showed their talents across the board. Seeing the range of schools represented and all the proud parents and teachers in the crowd cheering on their kids was one of the most memorable moments of the night.”
"Nicole embodies exactly the kind of student this recognition was designed to celebrate, someone who brings both academic excellence and genuine human compassion to the health information field,” Warren added.
CNA is pleased to offer a program that not only meets national standards but produces graduates who are ready to make an immediate difference in health-care settings across the country.
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