Certificate of Completion in Health Analytics
Description
Learn to apply the principles and practices of data analytics to healthcare data.
The healthcare industry collects vast amounts of health data. Analysis of this data informs important decisions related to healthcare delivery, evaluation, and quality management. The Health Analytics program teaches you how to collect, analyze, and report using health data in common statistical, programming, and software tools.
This course is ideal for those interested in seeking a data analytics position or advancement in the healthcare industry. Courses are available to suit your own academic and professional goals. You can take them individually or earn a Certificate of Completion by completing three courses.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
- Identify and explain the primary components of the Canadian healthcare system
- Explore the different types of health information and information systems used to collect, store, assess, distribute, and protect health data
- Apply statistical analysis to sets of healthcare data
- Use standard statistical tools and software programs for analysis and data visualization
- Assess how health data is used in the healthcare system by key decision-makers, quality and risk managers
- Investigate the application of big data and machine learning practices for health data analysis?
Who should take this program?
- Healthcare workers seeking to expand their professional roles
- Data Analysts seeking positions in the healthcare sector
Potential Career Outcomes
- Clinical Informatics Analyst
- Health Data Analyst
- Planning Analyst
- Health Information Analyst
- Analyst – Privacy and Access Operations
- Billing Analyst
- Data Analyst – Health Surveillance"
Admission Requirements
There are no specific program pre-requisites. Courses are open enrolment; however, it is recommended students have the following knowledge and skills:
- Experience with using word processing programs and tools
- Basic computer skills such as using a web browser (search and navigation), send and receive emails, locate and upload files
In order to ensure that students have the basic capabilities necessary to be successful in their online course, registrants are required to have the following prerequisite knowledge and/or skills:
- Knowledge and skills with general computer applications, such as keyboarding, file management, video ??conferencing and word processing.
- Familiarity with internet browsers and web surfing.
- English Language Proficiency requirements: Completion of TOEFL exam with minimum acceptable score of IBT: 86 overall with a minimum score of 20 on each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening), valid for 2 years."
Earn the Certificate of Completion in Health Analytics by completing any three courses listed below.
COURSES (COMPLETE ANY 3)
- HTH 100 Understanding the Canadian Health care System
- HDA 101 Foundations of Health Data
- HDA 102 Statistics Analysis for Health Data
- HDA 103 Communicating with Data
- HDA 104 Predictive Analytics for Health Data
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: McMaster University
- Program type: Recognition of Achievement
- Language: English
- Program Code: HLTHCOC
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.