School: George Brown College
Program: Health Informatics
Program | Health Informatics
| Faculty | Computer Technology |
Credential | Graduate Certificate | Duration | 1 Year |
Starting Month | January | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
Health-care and information systems professionals currently employed or with experience in a health-care or technology environment, or who have an interest in the advancement of information technologies in the health-care delivery sector, will be interested in this program.
The evolution of electronic information and communication tools is transforming the health-care system and creating new ways of accessing and exchanging information that will impact the health-care sector.
The Health Informatics graduate certificate program brings together professionals in health-related and information technology sectors to develop specialists in health informatics who can respond to the current and emerging needs of health-care systems. A comprehensive portfolio assessment phase will assist students in developing and mapping their learning plan for initial and ongoing engagement in the program.
Admission Requirement:
Education:
Minimum 2-year Diploma or Bachelor's Degree* in Health Sciences or related field from an accredited institution
OR
Minimum 3-year College Diploma in Information Technology* or related field from an accredited institution
Work experience (resumé required):
One year of work experience as a health-care professional or an IT professional, or equivalent.
Candidates will be accepted based on the combination of relevant education and work experience.
* Please note that Domestic applicants who are submitting International transcripts require a Canadian equivalency evaluation. This can be obtained through ICAS (International Credential Assessment Service) at icascanada.ca or WES (World Education Services) at wes.org/ca
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to meet the requirements for positions such as:
Clinical/IT Project Manager
Health Technology Leader
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Health Technology Education/Training Specialist
Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/T402-2017-2018/