Health Informatics Program

Overview

Work in the field where health and information technology intersect

Learn to use technology, clinical guidelines, information systems and data management practices to optimize the collection, storage and use of information in healthcare. Gain in-demand skills that can be applied to nursing, clinical care, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, occupational therapy and medical research. Here you’ll examine:

The fundamental theories, principles and ethical standards of health informatics
Technical foundations for effective systems analysis design and implementation
Project management, quality control and performance evaluation

McMaster Continuing Education Health Program Highlights

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Diploma program that teaches in demand skills in the health sector
Flexible online courses that fit your schedule
Taught by industry experts

McMaster Continuing Education Health Learning Outcomes

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Fundamentals in theory and ethical standards
The foundations in technical systems, analysis and design
How to leverage IT systems to collect, code and classify data and information in the healthcare sector

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Who should take this program?

Healthcare professionals seeking a second career or new career path
Individuals with related study or a background in computer science or IT
Individuals who are currently employed or seeking employment in the field of health informatics
Health informatics professionals looking to upgrade previous educational background
International professionals seeking Canadian education in health informatics

What are the career opportunities?

Earning a Diploma in Health Informatics opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities including:

Data Analyst
Healthcare Manager
Health Systems Planner
Quality Performance Specialist
Health Information Systems Analyst
Research Coordinator
Health Policy Analyst
Healthcare Advocate
Health Systems Designer
Healthcare Software Developer

ElevateYourSkills option for McMaster undergraduate students

Are you a current McMaster University undergraduate student?

Explore the ElevateYourSkills option to learn how you can earn a Health Informatics diploma as part of your degree.

Use your electives to earn a professional certificate or diploma
Fully online courses that you can fit into your schedule
Providing you with real-life career skills and experience before you graduate

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DIPLOMA IN HEALTH INFORMATICS

Pursue your Diploma in Health Informatics with McMaster Continuing Education

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McMaster Continuing Education Health Informatics Diploma

Diploma in Health Informatics

Earn a Diploma in Health Informatics when you successfully complete 8 core courses, plus 1 elective course* listed.

*Also: optional practical experience course in a healthcare setting

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Core Courses (Complete all 8)

3.0 UNITS

HTH 101
Health Information Management I

3.0 UNITS

HTH 104
Privacy, Confidentiality, Security

3.0 UNITS

HTH 105
Information Systems & Technology

3.0 UNITS

HTH 109
Systems Analysis & Evaluation

3.0 UNITS

HTH 110
Health Informatics Data Analysis

3.0 UNITS

HTH 111
Project Management for the Health Sector

3.0 UNITS

HTH 120
Foundations in Health Informatics

3.0 UNITS

HTH 121
Health Data Standards & Classifications

Elective Courses (Complete 1)

3.0 UNITS

HTH 103
Professionalism, Ethics & Professional Standards

3.0 UNITS

HTH 114
Health Informatics Practical Experience

3.0 UNITS

HTH 122
Quality and Performance Evaluation

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Health Informatics Courses

Advance your career with online Health Informatics courses

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3.0 UNITS

HTH 101
Health Information Management I

3.0 UNITS

HTH 103
Professionalism, Ethics & Professional Standards

3.0 UNITS

HTH 104
Privacy, Confidentiality, Security

3.0 UNITS

HTH 105
Information Systems & Technology

3.0 UNITS

HTH 109
Systems Analysis & Evaluation

3.0 UNITS

HTH 110
Health Informatics Data Analysis

3.0 UNITS

HTH 111
Project Management for the Health Sector

3.0 UNITS

HTH 114
Health Informatics Practical Experience

3.0 UNITS

HTH 120
Foundations in Health Informatics

3.0 UNITS

HTH 121
Health Data Standards & Classifications

3.0 UNITS

HTH 122
Quality and Performance Evaluation

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Health Informatics Schedule

This schedule table displays courses planned to be offered this year and is a guide to planning your courses for the academic year. Please note: Spring term registration opens mid-March and Fall/Winter term registration opens mid-July. The schedule table is subject to change. Please visit the course pages to browse classes currently available for registration and the latest cost information.

Learning format definitions:

VC = Virtual Classroom learning format
O = Online learning format
OSS = Online Self-Study learning format

For more information about our learning formats and to choose a format that works best for you, please visit our Learning Formats page.

Health Informatics Schedule
* Health Informatics Practical Experience HTH 114 start date is flexible and will be approved by Program Manager once students secure their placement opportunity.
Course Name (Course Code)	Winter 2023	Spring 2023
Health Information Management I (HTH 101)	Date: Jan 16 – Mar 26 Format: O
Professionalism, Ethics & Professional Standards (HTH 103)	Date: Mar 13 – May 14 Format: O	Date: Jun 12 – Aug 13 Format: O
Privacy, Confidentiality & Security (HTH 104)		Date: May 29 – Jul 30 Format: O
Health Information Systems & Technology (HTH 105)
Systems Analysis & Evaluation (HTH 109)	Date: Feb 13 – Apr 24 Format: O
Health Informatics Data Analysis (HTH 110)		Date: May 8 – Jul 9 Format: O
Project Management for the Health Sector (HTH 111)
Health Informatics Practical Experience (HTH 114)	Date: Jan 1 – Apr 30* Format: OSS	Date: May 1 – Aug 31* Format: OSS
Foundations of Health Informatics (HTH 120)
Health Data Standards and Classification (HTH 121)	Date: Feb 27 – Apr 30 Format: O
Quality and Performance Evaluation (HTH 122)		Date: May 8 – Jul 9 Format: O