Shape the future of healthcare with innovative technology skills
Health Informatics Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Prepare for a dynamic career at the intersection of health care and technology. Develop in-demand skills and drive innovation in the evolving digital health landscape.
Part-time
Program information
Program description
Georgian College’s Health Informatics program will equip you with the skills needed to thrive in the quickly evolving digital health world. You will gain skills and knowledge in the areas of healthcare delivery, information technology, and data analysis. You will explore clinical informatics, health information management, privacy and security, healthcare systems and information technology. Throughout your program you will gain hands-on learning by immersing yourself in case-studies and projects that address the complexities of emerging technologies in our healthcare system. In the second semester you will complete your capstone course by working through an industry project, exposing you to the steps of business analysis and change management in a real-world scenario. Upon graduation, you will have the competencies and professional skills required to be successful in the health informatics field.
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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What are the admission requirements for the Health Informatics program?
Health Informatics admission requirements
- Ontario College Diploma, Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Degree or equivalent in a Health, Management or Technology related field.
What career paths can I take in health care data?
Your Health Informatics graduate certificate gives you many career opportunities
The Health Informatics program helps graduates develop the skills they need to manage healthcare data, improve patient care through technology, and support healthcare decision-making processes. Students will learn about electronic health records (EHR) systems, data security, and healthcare analytics, which are crucial in today’s digital healthcare landscape, preparing them to enter into a variety of healthcare roles with specific skills in a number of digital competencies. Graduates may find employment in the following positions:
- privacy co-ordinator
- training co-ordinator
- clinical informatics co-ordinator
- EMR/EHR analyst
- junior business analyst
Flex MORE. Study Health Informatics part-time
What courses are included in the Health Informatics program?
Course overview
13 Program Courses
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Health Informatics program outline.
- GBMT 1007 – Project Management
- HINF 1000 – Canadian Healthcare System
- HINF 1001 – Foundations of Business Analysis
- HINF 1002 – Health Information Legislation, Privacy, and Security
- HINF 1003 – Health Information Technology
- HINF 1004 – Information Management and Clinical Practices
- HINF 1005 – Introduction to Health Informatics
Your course delivery method(s)
Hybrid
This program has a hybrid delivery method. Some parts are online and other parts are delivered in person. You’ll need to come to campus for part of your program.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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