From Framework to Practice: Putting the 2026 HIP® Core Competencies to Work
What do the refreshed HIP® Core Competencies mean for you, your team or your organization?
Digital health practice has evolved, and the 2026 Health Informatics Professional (HIP® ) Core Competencies Framework reflects it. The seven-domain foundation remains, now with more applied language and cross-cutting capabilities embedded throughout, from AI literacy and interoperability to equity-aware practice and Indigenous data sovereignty.
Join us for a closer look at the refresh: how the framework was updated, what has changed, and how professionals, educators and employers can put it to work. We’ll also discuss how it connects with Digital Health Canada’s professional development resources.
Whether you’re a practitioner, educator, employer, workforce planner or student, you’ll leave with practical ideas for using the framework to identify development priorities and strengthen capability in your role, team or organization.
Speakers
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Sukirtha Tharmalingam
Health System Leader and Consultant
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Sukirtha Tharmalingam, MHSc, is a health system leader and consultant with more than 15 years of experience across pan-Canadian health organizations. She provides strategic and program support to health organizations, associations and non-profits, using meaningful measurement, data and evidence to clarify priorities, shape strategy and demonstrate impact. Sukirtha led the refresh of Digital Health Canada's Health Informatics Professional Competencies Framework, bringing together evidence and diverse sector perspectives to reflect current and emerging digital health practice.
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Nickiesha Linton
Director, Education and Thought Leadership, Digital Health Canada
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Nickiesha Linton is Director, Education and Thought Leadership at Digital Health Canada. A Certified Training and Development Professional, she leads national learning programs, the CPHIMS-CA credential, competency-based initiatives, and strategic partnerships that support professional growth and strengthen Canada's digital health community.
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