GEORGE BROWN FULL-TIME PROGRAMS GUIDE 2012-2013

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Student success in college requires well developed learning skills and attitudes (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. Applicants should have thoroughly developed these skills and attitudes before beginning their college programs.

List of courses

OUR PROGRAM

• Courses in this program are offered online, plus Fridays and Saturdays, allowing most students to continue working during their studies
• Three-semester intensive program
• Multidisciplinary delivery with practical experience
• Practicums in a health-care environment in semester 3

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. This graduate certificate program brings together professionals in health-related and information technology sectors to develop specialists in health informatics to better 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.

Students will interact within a technology-rich setting and be exposed to a variety of co-operative learning environments that include traditional classroom settings, computer laboratories, online learning and simulated learning environments as part of their educational experience.

The Health Informatics program provides breadth and depth of applied knowledge in the field of health-care informatics. Ethical, professional, legal, and policy implications of health information systems technologies and health information standards are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

Principles of leadership, project management, and individual and organizational change management are also addressed as themes throughout the program. The program is focused on developing specialists with a “dual” perspective who can integrate computing and managerial knowledge and experience with health-related knowledge and experience. Graduates of the program will acquire knowledge, skills and competencies relevant in professional certification programs in Health Informatics/Information and Management Systems.

Upon completion, graduates will be able to meet the requirements for positions such as clinical/IT project manager, health technology leader, clinical informatics specialist or health technology education/training specialist.

PART-TIME STUDY OPTIONS

We also offer part-time programs in Health Records and Health Information Management. See the Continuing Education Course Guide at coned.georgebrown.ca.

YOUR CAREER

Graduates will be able to:

• Formulate strategies to implement appropriate health information systems technologies within the health-care setting
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health information systems technologies (HIST) within a health-related setting
• Integrate relevant standards and professional, ethical and legislative requirements with the appropriate health information system technologies
• Design training and education for the effective use of HIST.

“I received tremendous guidance and professional support from faculty that encouraged me to go beyond my comfort zone and pursue my dreams. The George Brown College environment was very nurturing both professionally and personally.”

Amrita Tyagi (2007 graduate)

COURSES

All classes are online, unless noted otherwise.

SEMESTER 1
COMP4011    Career Preparation
COMP4012    Business Communication
COMP4013    Qualitative Research (in class)
COMP4014    Canadian Health-Care System
COMP4015    Health-Care Information Technology (in class)
COMP1180    Portfolio I
HLTH1101     Leadership and Change Management
COMP4016    Quantitative Research (in class)

SEMESTER 2
COMP4021    Project Management and Implementation
COMP4022    The Cutting Edge of Health Informatics Technology
COMP4023    Strategic Planning
COMP4024    Health Data Standards
COMP4025    Privacy and Confidentiality

SEMESTER 3
COMP4031    Online Educational Strategies
COMP4032    Health Informatics Impact on Clinical Practice
COMP4033    Health Informatics System Analysis and Evaluation (in class)
COMP4034    Portfolio II
HLTH1105     Applied Practicum

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call the George Brown School of Computer Technology
at 416-415-5000, ext. 4287.

E-mail:

For updated information and course descriptions, call 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.

George Brown College is continually striving to improve its programs and their delivery. The information contained in this calendar is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College admission, graduation, and fee requirements as well as any requirements of outside institutions, industry associations, or other bodies that may award additional designations concurrently with, or after completions of, a George Brown College program.

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Revised: August 15, 2011

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