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
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Program highlights Learn More
- Diploma program that teaches in demand skills in the health sector
- Flexible online courses that fit your schedule
- Taught by industry experts
What you'll learn Learn More
- 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
Learn more about the Health Informatics 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
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
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Identify the types of health information and analyze the information systems used to collect, store, assess, distribute and protect health records and information
- Integrate policies, procedures and professional standards to the management of health information and information systems
- Analyze the relationship (interprofessional roles and responsibilities) between healthcare systems, health information management and health informatics and its impact on the decision-making process and risk management of personal health information
- Research and propose creative and critical solutions that align with the professional roles of health informatics
- Demonstrate awareness of ethical practices applicable to the healthcare system and Health Informatics
- Understand the skills, attitudes and behaviours required to work and collaborate with people and develop personal management skills
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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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