Graduate Certificate in Health Systems Management
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
CAD 4,607 *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* total fee for Canadian students. $16,378.64 for international students
Introduction
Every healthcare facility or organization relies on its technological systems to be organized. With the hard work of health information managers and administrators who can access and decipher health information effectively, decision-makers in healthcare environments can make clear, accurate decisions based on current data. This health administration post-graduate program will prepare you for an exciting career in the field of health information and e-health digital transformation.
Your Learning Experience
Enhance your career with this specialization in health administration systems and health information management in this one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program. You will learn about global advancements in the use of technology in electronic patient records, automated voice transcription, digital imaging concepts, ADT (admission-discharge-transfer) systems messaging, and workflow. You’ll also develop valuable skills in data analysis and the creation of dashboards.
When you graduate, you may go on to receive accreditation in Health Information Management including Digital Health Canada (COACH)* and Canadian Health Information Management Association (CHIMA)*. You will also gain direct access to the second year of the two-year post-graduate program, Health Care Administration Management, resulting in two Ontario College Graduate Certificate credentials in just two years of study. The Health Systems Management program will also prepare students who are interested in additional qualifications through other Fanshawe graduate certificates such as Project Management or Information Security Management.
*This program is not affiliated with this organization. The programs offered by this organization are typically accessed by the employee while working in the health information management field.
Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- INFO-6057 ---- Health Systems Management
- INFO-6141 ---- Applied Clinical Knowledge
- INFO-6058 ---- Health Systems Environments
- INFO-6069 ---- Health Reporting Tools
- INFO-6060 ---- The Electronic Patient Record
- HLTH-6050 ---- Canadian Healthcare System
- ACAD-6002 ---- Graduate Success Strategies
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1
- INFO-6061 ---- Health Systems Environments 2
- INFO-6082 ---- Health Information Coding
- MGMT-6151 ---- Health Information Project Management
- INFO-6063 ---- Health Reporting
- MGMT-6181 ---- Organizational Decision Support
Group 2
Take INFO-6064 or INNV-6001
- INFO-6064 ---- Applied Health Systems Management
- INNV-6001 ---- Innovation Applications
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 11 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Assess organizational requirements for health information system technologies (HIST) and evaluate the impact of HIST on business/clinical processes, and on health services delivery to inform and support incremental change;
- Evaluate and develop health information management practices, policies, and processes to support client care, organizational goals, operations, and regulatory compliance;
- Differentiate between and among relevant local, national, and global health care and health information management issues, trends, technologies, and standards to support health information systems and processes;
- Ensure compliance with the legal health obligations, as well as with the professional, ethical, and organizational standards that ensure privacy, security, and confidentiality in the access, retention, storage, extraction, and disposal of personal health information;
- Assess and examine the completeness, accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and integrity of health information throughout the management of its lifecycle;
- Work professionally, ethically, and collaboratively with stakeholders and as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, to enhance the collection, distribution, use, security, and awareness of quality health information and its impact on client care;
- Utilize diverse research methodologies, theories, and health information/digital health practices to support evidence-based decision-making;
- Apply principles of project management, quality improvement methods, financial management, operational planning, and quality management to support healthcare operational performance and effectiveness.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Health Systems Management program will leverage their information technology and health-related data management experience to benefit a variety of organizations in the healthcare field. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to assist healthcare managers in the role of decision support, focusing on extracting, analyzing, and presenting healthcare-related data. Job Skills for the Future, such as Complex Problem Solving, Novel and Adaptive Thinking, and Implementation Skills have been featured in the program. Graduates may find employment in health care settings such as:
- Hospitals/Specialized institutions
- Private organizations
- Community Care Access Centres (LHIN’s)
- Family Health Teams/Medical groups/Physician offices
- Consulting firms
- Colleges/Universities
- Government/Health Authorities
- Community Health Centres
- National Registries
- Public Health agencies
- Insurance companies
- Law offices
That means that the HSY graduates will receive a post-graduate certificate after completing the HSY program and will receive another post-graduate certificate after completing Year 2 of the Health Care Administration Management program.
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Health Systems Management program:
Practice Manager
Play a critical role within a practice being accountable for driving practice performance, leading people, and enhancing the patient experience.
Clinical Team Assistant
Book appointments and pull/refile client records, prepare, process, record, store, and complete requisitions, and perform clinical procedures.
Change Management and Adoption Coordinator
Responsible for the deployment, onboarding support, and sustained adoption of digital health solutions.
English Language Requirements
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