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Managing the evolution of health delivery
Health information management is a rapidly
growing field focused on using technology to gather, store, analyze and manage volumes of health information. Health information managers are directing the transition from paper health records to electronic health which in turn is revolutionizing health care delivery. Hospitals and other stakeholders rely on these professionals to apply the science of informatics to develop, implement and
maintain health information systems, develop heath policies, protect patient privacy, identify current and future information needs.
This unique program shares its core content with the Health Informatics program to provide deeper insight to how these two professions are related. Program participants from both professions will explore, learn and apply their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, online learning environment.
Participants will complete five core courses designed for both health information manager and
health informaticians, and then take a deeper examination of topics specific to health information management.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be eligible for a McMaster University Diploma in Health Information Management.
About the Diploma in Health Information Management
- Part-time program, consisting of 8, 3-unit courses
- 36 hour courses, 9 week duration
- Online delivery
- Finish in 2 years and still have your summers off
- Designed in consultation with professional associations (COACH & CHIMA)
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What You Will Study
- Professional standards and regulations
- Privacy, confidentiality and security
- Information systems
- Data management and analysis
- Ethics and professionalism
- Organizational behaviour in health care
- Managing privacy and security
- Quality assurance
- And more....
*The Health Information Management program is not CHIMA accredited at this time.
Who Should Take This Program
- Health care professionals seeking second career or a new career pathway
- Health information managers looking to upgrade previous education background
- International professionals seeking Canadian education in health information management