Digital Health and Data Analytics

What are Digital Health and Data Analytics
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Program at a glance:

Credential Earned: Graduate Certificate
OSAP Eligible: No


Program Length: 4 semesters


Program Delivery: Online


Start Date: September 2024


Application Deadline: May 1, 2024


Michener is now accepting international applicants to all full-time programs. Please visit our International Applicants page for more details.

About the Program

Harness the power of data and digital strategies to optimize quality and access in today’s healthcare system

Michener’s program Digital Health and Data Analytics is a comprehensive four semester program dedicated to training learners in digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, machine learning and virtual care. This program was purpose-built for learners who see themselves contributing to the rapidly evolving digital world and its impact on health care. Designed to be pragmatic, practical and job oriented, this unique, cutting-edge program will prepare you for an exciting career in digital health, data science and AI in health care and beyond.

The Digital Health and Data Analytics program is designed for university graduates, IT professionals and current health care practitioners who are interested in the introduction and integration of digital solutions, and key topics and initiatives in the health care and consulting fields.

The program delivery is flexible to allow learners to pursue the program while continuing to work and will be delivered entirely online, both synchronous and non-synchronous.

Please contact admissions@michener.ca for additional questions about this program.

What our students are saying:

"I entered the DHDA program as a frontline clinician with a keen interest in technology. I have gained applicable and valuable knowledge that has already led me to advance in my current career."

Theatania M.
Digital Health & Data Analytics Student

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Admission Requirements

About the Profession

Our health care system needs leaders, educators and advocates for technology, the use of digital solutions, AI in health care and beyond. These professionals will have the training and education to use digital systems to use data systems to enable data-driven and integrated health care strategies – as well as enhance and connect care models using quality data and evidence-based practices. Graduates of this program will be able to facilitate the integration of machine learning, clinical algorithms, AI and smart systems into clinical environments – either as clinical employees or as industry consultants – and help develop and introduce rapidly emerging technologies.

Graduates of this program can work with a variety of organizations and other institutions that impact health care, including hospitals, government, consulting and technology companies – both public and private. They will bridge the technology and clinical gap through hands-on data science, VR, machine learning and other initiatives to improve patient outcomes and health care delivery. They will apply design thinking approaches to rapidly adapt, innovate and implement new technologies as part of a health care team or with an industry partner.

Read about how Michener’s Digital Health and Data Analytics graduates respond to our evolving digital world in their current careers and are ready to narrow the gap between data and healthcare: “New Cohort of Health Professionals to Bridge the Digital Healthcare Divide“.

Is This Program For Me?

Consider this program if you:

  • Want to advance your career in healthcare by working on cutting edge digital, analytics and AI healthcare initiatives
  • Have an undergraduate university degree and are looking to transition into a health-related career
  • Are an information technology or management professional looking to engage in a career in digital healthcare
  • Are a healthcare clinician who wants to learn about key digital topics and enhance your understanding about AI and machine learning to obtain a role in a digital clinical environment

What Will I Study?

When you enroll in the new Digital Health and Data Analytics program, you will learn the practical skills and knowledge needed to design and provide patient care in an increasingly digitized, machine and data-driven healthcare environment. Throughout your studies, you will develop a deep understanding of the key concepts, issues and challenges in digital health and data analytics, along with the ever-changing capabilities of AI and machine learning and the role they play in patient-driven healthcare and personalized medicine. You will have the capacity to generate and implement solutions and data-driven strategies using quality data and evidence-based practice.

Upon completion of the program, you will have the skills needed to work in an environment where digital solutions are used to promote equality, diversity and inclusion for clinicians and patients, while meeting the necessary privacy, safety, confidentiality and transparency standards set to protect patients.

Please see detailed course descriptions on the Digital Health and Data Analytics Curriculum Page.

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