School: Fanshawe College

Program：Health Systems Management

Program Description:

Every health facility or organization relies on its technological systems to be organized. With the hard work of health system managers and administrators who make sure things run smoothly, doctors and nurses are able to perform their duties to the best of their ability. Fanshawe's Health System Management program will prepare you for an exciting career in the field of Health Administration and e-health digital transformation.

As a student, you'll discuss fascinating global advancements in the use of technology in electronic patient records, automated voice transcription, digital imaging concepts, ADT (admission-discharge-transfer) systems messaging and workflow. You'll also develop valuable skills in protocol analysis using HL7 and Dicom, PHIPA/PIPEDA/Security, billing, and similar technology.

Upon graduation, this training will increase your marketability with employers who are looking for motivated graduates that understand the current systems that are used at health care facilities.

The program is also excellent preparation for students who are interested in additional qualification with Fanshawe certificates such as Project Management or Information Security Management.

In any professional setting, organization is key, but nowhere is this more true than when people's medical data is on file. If you want to make a real difference, consider the Health System's Management program.

As a student, you will also enhance your knowledge of health informatics with your COACH membership.

Advantages:

This program will provide the student a better understanding of the use of Information Technology as it relates specifically to the Healthcare Information Technology domain. Global advancements in the use of technology in digital health, automated voice transcription, digital imaging concepts, electronic health records, continuum of care, healthcare workflow, HIPPA/PIPEDA/Security, billing, and similar technologies.

Admission Requirement:

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma, or a Degree, preferably in Information Technology, Mathematics, Writing, or Health Sciences. Other backgrounds considered on a case-by-case basis.
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College to be equivalent to the above

Tuition Fees:

Canadian students

International Students

Career:

Graduates will build skills useful within the healthcare field, leveraging their information technology and administrative experience in a variety of organizations. They will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to assume Health Systems Management roles and ultimately management positions in the e-Health industry.

Credits Transfer

Fanshawe has pathway partnerships with over 60 institutions worldwide.  From degree completion to Master's Program admissions pathways – we have it covered.

Pathways database

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Link to Fanshawe College Official Website

https://www.fanshawec.ca