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Level 1
Course details
Conestoga 101
CON0101
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Success in Health Care Careers
HIM71010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Healthcare Governance in Canada
HIM71030
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Health Informatics
HIM71050
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Biomedical Concepts I
HIM71080
This is the first of three biomedical concepts courses. This course will introduce students to the biomedical terminology typically encountered in health care documentation. The students will become familiar with the structural units of the body and associated physiological functions, as well as pathological processes involving these units. Different pathological conditions will be discussed in relation to their clinical manifestations, and current methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The students will explore the relationship between clinical information, its documentation in health records, and its importance in health informatics and information management in health care. The systems covered in this course will be: the integumentary system, the body membranes, and the musculoskeletal system.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Information Technology I
INFO71765
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Database Concepts I
PROG71000
This course provides a foundation for students to query data in healthcare and focuses on the development and use of the SQL language to access, analyze and present meaningful data to stakeholders. Students will write basic queries to extract useful data, and will develop more complex queries to address increasingly complex use-cases and contextual requirements. Students will apply their knowledge by analyzing data from the Canadian healthcare industry through the use of SQL and integrated development environments.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 2
Course details
Academic Communications
ENGL71000
This course is intended to develop the communication skills required in academic studies, which will translate into useful writing and presentation skills in Canada’s increasingly intercultural professional and technical domains. Students will practice planning, drafting, and revising documents. The complex process of researching, creating, and revising arguments will encourage critical thinking, grammatical writing, and appropriate citation skills. Correct formatting of research papers and effective oral presentation skills will be emphasized.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Health Information Management I
HIM71020
This course introduces students to the profession of Health Information Management (HIM). Foundations of data and information management in Canadian health care will be a core focus of the course. Health care documentation, in both paper-based and electronic formats, and the steps of the health information life cycle will be discussed. Students will begin to apply biomedical terms, abbreviations, and acronyms to health care documentation. Students will be introduced to ethics, legal, regulatory, privacy, and confidentiality issues related to information management in Canadian health care.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
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- CoRequisites:
Solving Problems in Health Systems
HIM71100
This course will provide students with an opportunity to enhance their problem solving skills in health informatics through application of systems and process improvement methodologies. The students will analyze selected cases from local, national, and international health informatics projects. The course will expose students to a variety of tools to improve their problem solving strategies, ability to work in teams, leadership and interpersonal conflict management skills.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Database Concepts II
PROG71010
This course builds on the foundation students have in SQL queries and report generation by introducing concepts of database design, data modeling and database normalization. Students will understand use-cases and business requirements and transform their understanding of the healthcare system into meaningful data models and database schemas that efficiently store information while meeting the business and technical requirements of our complex healthcare system. Students will apply their knowledge by manipulating data from the Canadian healthcare industry through the use of SQL.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: COMP71038 AND PROG71000
- CoRequisites:
Programming Concepts I
PROG71880
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Group Dynamics
SOC71500
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 3
Course details
Data Analysis I
HIM72015
The students will be introduced to types of data and common statistical measures used in health care. They will develop skills in applying data quality frameworks to health data in order to improve processes. The course will give students an opportunity to perform data analysis using different statistical approaches, and to present data in various formats to specific audiences. The students will discuss proper uses of statistics in health care and their impact on decision-making.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Biomedical Concepts II
HIM72050
This is the second of three biomedical concepts courses. This course will reinforce students’ knowledge of the biomedical terminology typically encountered in health care documentation. The students will advance their familiarity with the structural units of the body and associated physiological functions, as well as pathological processes involving these units. Different pathological conditions will be discussed in relation to their clinical manifestations, and current methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The students will continue exploring the relationship between clinical information, its documentation in health records, and its importance in health informatics and information management in health care. The systems covered in this course will be: the nervous system, the endocrine system, blood, the cardiovascular system, the lymphatic and immune systems, and the respiratory system.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Healthcare Information Systems I
HIM72060
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Project Management
MGMT74050
This course will prepare health care professionals to manage projects within their own area and across disciplines. The course will identify the skills and competencies of an effective project manager. The students will develop a major project using project management software specific to health project management for clinical research, health information, and health care quality management.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Programming Concepts II
PROG72300
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: PROG71880
- CoRequisites:
Level 4
Course details
Business Communications
COMM72010
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Field Placement (Health Information Science)
FPLT70000
- Hours: 150
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Health Information Management II
HIM72040
The course introduces students to theory and practice related to coding, abstracting, grouping and case weighting approaches. Various healthcare coding systems will be examined, and coding and abstracting standards will be applied. The application of Canadian grouping and weighting methodologies will be examined. The students will apply knowledge of biomedical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology to the coding process.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: ADMN71220 AND HIM71020
- CoRequisites:
Introduction to Business Intelligence
HIM72070
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Biomedical Concepts III
HIM72090
This is the third of three biomedical concepts courses. This course will solidify students’ knowledge of the biomedical terminology typically encountered in health care documentation. The students will solidify their familiarity with the structural units of the body and associated physiological functions, as well as pathological processes involving these units. Different pathological conditions will be discussed in relation to their clinical manifestations, and current methods of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The students will continue exploring the relationship between clinical information, its documentation in health records, and its importance in health informatics and information management in health care. The systems covered in this course will be: the digestive system, the urinary system, the reproductive systems, growth and development, the human genome, and mental health.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Safety in the Workplace
OHS71320
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
User Training and Adult Education
SOC73165
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Level 5
Course details
Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Professional Communication
ENGL72000
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ENGL71000
- CoRequisites:
Epidemiology, Population Health and Public Health
HIM73030
The objective of HIM3030 is to develop an appreciation for epidemiology and public health. Principles and methods of epidemiology will be discussed, including the role of epidemiology in health care planning. Applications of health informatics will be explored. Additional topics such as research ethics, critical reviews of the literature, and data analyses will also be covered within the course.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Advanced Business Intelligence
HIM73070
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Systems Analysis and Design
HIM73120
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Research Methods in Health Sciences
RSCH73020
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 6
Course details
Introduction to Information Security
HIM73080
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Technology Planning in Health Systems
HIM73090
This course will introduce the student to the processes and methodologies used to select and procure Information Technology products and services. Topics will include: requirements determination, Request for Proposal process and preparation, the selection and evaluation process, and issues associated with integration, multiple vendors, implementation, contracts, service level agreements, and health industry guidelines, regulations and legal requirements. Emphasis will be placed on health industry practices, documentation and presentation skills in a team environment. Students will be assigned to a project team involved in a case study.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Data Analysis II
HIM73100
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Information Technology II
INFO73020
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites: INFO71765
- CoRequisites:
Programming Concepts III
PROG73000
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 7
Course details
Co-op Work Term 1 - HIS
COOP71450
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 OR CEPR71050
- CoRequisites:
Level 8
Course details
Co-op Work Term 2 - HIS
COOP72150
- Hours: 420
- Credits: 14
- Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 OR CEPR71050
- CoRequisites:
Level 9
Course details
Health Information Management III
HIM74005
This course applies principles of health information management to improving healthcare processes, health outcomes, and patient safety. Secondary uses of health data including healthcare registries and databases will be analyzed. The students will evaluate the quality of health data and associated organizational practices at different levels of health care in Canada. The students will also evaluate current records management practices used within the legislative and regulatory requirements in Canadian health care. The role of modern technology in health information management will be analyzed.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: ADMN71220 OR HIM71020 AND HIM72040
- CoRequisites:
Healthcare Information Systems II
HIM74040
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Privacy and Confidentiality
HIM74070
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Process Improvement in Health Systems
HIM74080
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Systems Integration
INFO74040
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Level 10
Course details
Health Care Quality Improvement
HIM74030
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Change Management
HIM74090
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Information Science Capstone Project
HIM74100
- Hours: 92
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
Conflict Management
SOC73180
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites: BUS71200 OR SOC71500
- CoRequisites:
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details
Program outcomes
- Solve problems in healthcare by applying systems analysis, data analysis, and modelling techniques to identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Create health information management and decision support solutions by applying concepts from data management, information governance, privacy and security, and business intelligence.
- Apply knowledge of information technology and programming to collect, extract, analyze, combine, aggregate and transfer data from hospital, primary care and community environments.
- Utilize appropriate terminology and concepts while communicating ideas and interacting with inter-professional teams of clinicians, health information management professionals, technologists, business users and patients.
- Discuss improvement opportunities to health delivery in Canada by using concepts from health informatics, health information management, human factors engineering, biomedical science, information technology, and computer programming.
- Choose appropriate research methods and statistical approaches to measure the impact of healthcare solutions, process improvement and applied research programs.
- Discuss the impact of trends and challenges facing the Canadian healthcare system and its governance structure by applying principles of finance, public health, management science and public policy.
- Apply principles of healthcare governance and change management to effectively manage projects in the healthcare system.
- Develop professional work competencies, ethical practices and lifelong learning plans by engaging work placements and community projects.