Digital Health
Are you ready to transform health care?
- Complement previous post-secondary or work experience by blending information technology with additional digital health industry-accepted standards and practices.
- Students gain exposure to a range of information and technology contexts in healthcare, including rural and remote settings, hospitals and large healthcare organizations, and community-based healthcare.
- Employment opportunities include working in large healthcare institutions, data analysis, government, private sector healthcare providers, consulting firms, and data analysis.
Program Availability and Schedule
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International
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Competitive?
Fall 2024
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Program Summary
Credential
Program Delivery
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Area of Interest
School
Campus
Work Integrated Learning
The Digital Health Ontario College Graduate Certificate program helps you understand the ever-changing realities of the healthcare system, shifting towards a digital health ecosystem. This program provides you with the skills to lead and implement projects and contribute to their effectiveness and ultimately, to patient safety.
Through online, in-class and simulation activities, you gain both theoretical and practical knowledge. Your experience is also enhanced through exposure to broad information technology contexts in health care. These may include First Nations and Inuit, rural and remote settings, hospitals and other large healthcare organizations, as well as community-based health care and consumer health. This program provides you with opportunities to access research and development experiences in collaboration with digital health community partners by applying your skills in a hands-on, technology and research-rich learning environment....(read more)
Overview
Are you ready to transform health care?
The Digital Health Ontario College Graduate Certificate program helps you understand the ever-changing realities of the healthcare system, shifting towards a digital health ecosystem. This program provides you with the skills to lead and implement projects and contribute to their effectiveness and ultimately, to patient safety.
Through online, in-class and simulation activities, you gain both theoretical and practical knowledge. Your experience is also enhanced through exposure to broad information technology contexts in health care. These may include First Nations and Inuit, rural and remote settings, hospitals and other large healthcare organizations, as well as community-based health care and consumer health. This program provides you with opportunities to access research and development experiences in collaboration with digital health community partners by applying your skills in a hands-on, technology and research-rich learning environment.
By graduation, you understand how to assess, manage and put projects in place in today`s dynamic healthcare system. You may find work leading and managing digital health projects and programs in:
- healthcare institutions
- consulting firms
- government, and
- other private sector health providers
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Enjoy learning about, and working with current technology in the rapidly changing environment of digital health.
- Are comfortable communicating with and leading groups of peers in professional settings.
- Seek opportunities to work with groups of individuals with diverse professional backgrounds.
- Are comfortable making and executing decisions.
- Enjoy presenting and communicating ideas to diverse audiences.
- Value lifelong learning.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
COM0009
Course Name:
Communication for Digital Health
Course Description:
Effective communication is essential for professionals working in digital health. Students use various communication strategies and tools fo... + Read More
Hours:
21.0
Code:
CST0003
Course Name:
Digital Health Information Technology I
Course Description:
Leaders in digital health require comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental concepts and components that make up the digital health ecosyst... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
HLT0232
Course Name:
The Canadian Healthcare System
Course Description:
The Canadian healthcare system is complex and multi-faceted, raising unique information technology requirements. Emphasis is on examining ho... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
HLT0361
Course Name:
Values and the Interprofessional Team
Course Description:
As key members of the healthcare team, digital health professionals must function as competent interprofessional collaborators. Students are... + Read More
Hours:
21.0
Code:
MGT0097
Course Name:
Leadership and Management of Change in Digital Health
Course Description:
Successfully integrating digital health solutions into a healthcare setting requires knowledge and skills in health management. Students eng... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MGT0098
Course Name:
Project Management in Digital Health
Course Description:
A solid foundation in project management is essential for individuals interested in leading innovative projects within and across discipline... + Read More
Hours:
24.0
Code:
CST0004
Course Name:
Health Data Standards
Course Description:
Maintaining health data standards is critical in the digital health ecosystem in order to support the meaningful collection, storage and use... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
CST0005
Course Name:
Digital Health Information Technology II
Course Description:
Leaders and managers in digital health, who wish to be on the cutting-edge of the rapidly evolving technology curve, benefit from the explor... + Read More
Hours:
24.0
Code:
HLT0233
Course Name:
Workflow, Human Factors and Patient Safety
Course Description:
Clinical processes and workflows are an important aspect of maintaining best practices and improving quality and patient safety. The introdu... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
HLT0234
Course Name:
Health Ethics and Privacy
Course Description:
For healthcare to be delivered effectively individuals must often divulge sensitive personal information and agree to invasive procedures. T... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
HLT0235
Course Name:
Digital Health Project I
Course Description:
Projects bring students together to apply practical skills and theory in an interprofessional team based setting. Students draw from theory ... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
EDU0009
Course Name:
Education for Digital Health Implementation
Course Description:
Successfully implementing digital health solutions in an organization requires designing and delivering educational programs for management,... + Read More
Hours:
18.0
Code:
HLT0236
Course Name:
Health Informatics - Project II
Course Description:
Projects bring students together to apply practical skills and theory in an interprofessional team based project setting. Students draw from... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
HLT0237P
Course Name:
Digital Health Practicum
Course Description:
The practicum is an opportunity for students to practise the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills gained throughout the program in a cl... + Read More
Hours:
70.0
Code:
HLT0237S
Course Name:
Digital Health Seminar
Course Description:
The seminar is an opportunity for students to discuss and provide feedback to their colleagues on the projects they are working on in placem... + Read More
Hours:
12.0
Code:
MGT0099
Course Name:
Digital Health Systems Design and Analysis
Course Description:
Sound reasoning should support all decisions regarding the introduction of digital health solutions into an organization. With focus on stra... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may find employment contributing to digital health projects and programs as project/program managers, outcomes specialists, process improvement specialists/directors, change managers, digital health strategists, clinical informatics managers, solutions architects or information technology directors.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Assess organizational requirements for digital health systems.
- Formulate strategies for selecting and implementing digital health systems.
- Evaluate and anticipate the impact of digital health systems on business/clinical processes, health services delivery and quality across the continuum of care.
- Assess how differing value judgments in healthcare, management, and information sciences influence interprofessional decision-making.
- Apply principles of interprofessional teamwork to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues and members of the interprofessional team.
- Analyze, design, develop and implement digital health systems using knowledge of clinical, biomedical and bioethical concepts, clinical care processes, technologies and workflow.
- Identify, select and apply best practices for managing change during the implementation of digital health systems.
- Assess the impact of ethical, legal, financial, and regulatory components of the Canadian healthcare system on digital health decision-making.
- Design and facilitate training in, and/or orientation to, the effective use of health information system technology and health information standards in health-related settings.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2023/2024 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
- Books and supplies cost approximately $1,500.
Admissions Requirements
Program Eligibility
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in a Health, Management or Technology related field.
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 120, minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105.
Police Records Check Documentation:
Though not an admission requirement, applicants must note important information listed below regarding Police Records Check program requirements.
Students must provide the College with a current Police Records Check (PRC) prior to the deadline identified by the department and students are responsible for any associated costs. If this documentation is not submitted on time, students may not be placed and registration in the program will be jeopardized. If you register in the program without a clear PRC and as a result are unable to participate in placement, you will not be able to graduate and will be asked to withdraw.
Field Placement Eligibility:
Field placements occur in the third term of the program.
Hospital field placements require Health and Safety, WHMIS and OWHSA training prior to starting placement. There are additional costs associated with training that should be anticipated by students which are not covered by tuition fees.
Application Information
DIGITAL HEALTH
Program Code 1622X01FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Applications are available online www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants applying from out-of-country can obtain the International Student Application Form at https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/ or by contacting the Registrar`s Office.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Additional Information
Program Resources
The physical and emotional health of each applicant to the program must be such that they can successfully cope with the program of instruction including the demands of field placement (e.g. stress and time management).
Individuals who have concerns about their ability to meet these requirements should contact the program coordinator prior to submitting an application.