This compact virtual real-time series of courses will take learners through the core concepts of health informatics, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed in the Canadian digital health landscape.
Each session of this core health informatics learning series will be presented virtually by established Canadian digital health professionals with real-world experience, diverse regional perspectives, and proven expertise in their area of study.
The Clinical and Health Services module provides learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage and utilize health information within clinical settings. Learners will apply knowledge of basic clinical and biomedical concepts, clinical care processes, technologies, and workflow to the analysis, design, development, and implementation of health information systems and applications.
The module covers basic clinical terminology, commonly used abbreviations, and acronyms, and recognizes commonly used formats, structures, and methods for recording and communicating clinical data. Learners will foster the adoption and use of health information systems in clinical settings, facilitate appropriate consumer use of health information and communication technologies, and assess and mitigate clinical safety risks associated with health information and systems throughout the system life cycle.
The module also emphasizes the facilitation of clinicians’ use of electronic decision support tools in accessing evidence to support practice, ensuring that learners are well-prepared to integrate health information systems effectively within clinical environments.
The topics of the seven sessions align with Digital Health Canada’s defined Health Informatics Professional
Core Competencies.
Date | Time | Topic | Facilitator |
Tuesday, February 11 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | The Canadian Healthcare System | Radica Bissoondial |
Thursday, February 13 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Clinical & Health Services | Lorraine Toderash |
Tuesday, February 18 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Analysis & Evaluation | Lirije Hyseni and Lisa Harman |
Thursday, February 20 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Healthcare Transformation | Justin Saindon and Sonia Pagliaroli |
Tuesday, February 25 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Information Management | Rod Burns |
Thursday, February 27 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Technology Ecosystem | Andriana Lukich |
Tuesday, March 4 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Project Management | Makan Camara |
Thursday, March 6 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CPHIMS-CA Q&A | Nickiesha Linton |