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SURVEY OF HEALTH INFORMATICS PROGRAMS AND HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS IN CANADA 2024

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

Program NameApplied Health Information Science
CONTACT INFORMATION
DepartmentInformatics & Life Sciences
FacultySchool of Health & Life Sciences
Program Contact NameKathleen Marie Francine Lavoie
Telephone519-748-5220 ex. 2454
EmailKlavoie@conestogac.on.ca
Street299 Doon Valley Drive
CityKitchener
ProvinceON
Postal CodeN2G 4M4
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program Academic LevelUndergraduate
HI Component ComprehensivenessFull Program
Program Delivery & AttendanceOnsite/Online
Program Typical Duration4 Years
CredentialBachelor's Degree
Credential AwardedBAHIS
Credential DescriptionDigital Health Science Bachelor
Type of Professional Produced by Program
List Standard Types (e.g., AHI, RDHI, CHI, HIM, hybrids, all)		Health Informatics Professional; Health Information Management Professional
Type of Role(s) Addressed by Program
List Standard Specific Roles (e.g., CIO, Internal Consultant, Teacher, Researcher, etc., all)		Data Analyst, Application Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Business/Systems Analyst, Software, Developer, Consultant, Process, Improvement Specialist, Project Manager, Privacy Officer, Implementation Coordinator, Decision Support Specialist, Use
Candidate Pre-requisites for ProgramA minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%, including three (3) required U level courses and three (3) additional U or M level courses (Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.)

The following Grade 12 U courses are required:
English (ENG4U), with a minimum average of 65%
One (1) Grade 12 Mathematics course with a minimum average of 65% from the following: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) OR Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) OR Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U) Grade 12 Biology with a minimum average of 65% (SBI4U)
Three (3) other Grade 12 U or M courses
Co-op; PracticumCo-op & Practicum
Part Time AvailabilityYes
Program Cost$10879.38 for 2 semesters
Registration Due DateSpring/Summer
Program Websitehttps://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/bachelor-of-applied-health-information-science-honours
Program Admissions Requirement Linkhttps://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/bachelor-of-applied-health-information-science-honours/admissions?id=29805
Program Application Linkhttps://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/bachelor-of-applied-health-information-science-honours/admissions?id=29805
Comments on ProgramThis program is recognized by the Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA).
This program provides pathways for university students, and CHIM certificated students who want to complete their degree in 2-years.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Program Curriculum Information Linkhttps://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/bachelor-of-applied-health-information-science-honours/courses?id=29805
Program CoursesLevel 1
Conestoga 101
Success in Health Care Careers
Healthcare Governance in Canada
Health Informatics
Biomedical Concepts I
Information Technology I
Database Concepts I

Level 2
Academic Communications
Health Information Management I
Solving Problems in Health Systems
Database Concepts II
Programming Concepts I
Group Dynamics

Level 3
Data Analysis I
Biomedical Concepts II
Healthcare Information Systems I
Programming Concepts II
Project Management

Level 4
Business Communications
Field Placement (Health Information Science)
Health Information Management II
Introduction to Business Intelligence
Biomedical Concepts III
Safety in the Workplace
User Training and Adult Education

Level 5
Co-op and Career Preparation
Epidemiology, Population Health and Public Health
Professional Communication
Advanced Business Intelligence
Data Analysis II
Systems Analysis and Design
Research Methods in Health Sciences
Elective: Interdisciplinary

Level 6
Introduction to Information Security
Technology Planning in Health Systems
Data Analysis II
Information Technology II
Programming Concepts III
Elective: Interdisciplinary

Level 7
Co-op Work Term 1 - HIS

Level 8
Co-op Work Term 2 - HIS

Level 9
Health Information Management III
Healthcare Information Systems II
Privacy and Confidentiality
Process Improvement in Health Systems
Systems Integration
Elective: Interdisciplinary

Level 10
Health Care Quality Improvement
Change Management
Information Science Capstone Project
Project Management
Conflict Management
Elective: Interdisciplinary
FACULTY ASSOCIATED WITH PROGRAM
 
Full-Time Dedicated to Program
Last NameFirst NameDepartmentFacultyRankCredentialsResearch Expertise
BoshnakovKonstantinSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessorPhD
Chiappetta-SwansonCatherineSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessorPhD, MA, BA
CossarCarolineSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessorMA, BA
Dabrowska MiciulaEwaSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessorPhD, MSc
GuoDanielSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesProfessorPhD, MA, MPhil
JaegerSharonSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesPhD
KagolovskyYuriSchool of Health SciencesProfessorMD, MSc
LafleurLaurieHealth & Life SciencesMBA, CIIP
LavoieKathleeenInformatics & Life SciencesSchool of Health SciencesProfessorBSc (HIS), MMSc (Eng), PMP, CIPP/C, CIAPP-P
LevyMikeInformatics & Life SciencesSchool of Health SciencesProfessorBComp Sci, PhD
MadziakPeterSchool of Health SciencesProfessorMSc
MonkCurtSchool of Health & Life Sciences and Community ServicesChairMHS, CPH, BASc, BSc
PalaciosRitaSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesPhD
PantaziStefanSchool of Health SciencesProfessorMD, PhD
PikeKarenSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesPhD, MA
QuirkLauraSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesPhD, MA, MA, BA
SchultzRachelSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesMEd, BEd
SkeaffKarenSchool of Interdisciplinary StudiesPhD, MA, MA, BA, BSc

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