Digital Health Solutions (Gr. Cert.) (15 credits)
Offered by: Administration & Governance (School of Continuing Studies)
Program credit weight: 15
Program Description
The online Graduate Certificate in Digital Health Solutions offers a comprehensive introduction to Health Tech, focusing on the digitization of the healthcare sector. The program provides the necessary knowledge and skills for the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based technologies in healthcare, the constantly advancing technology, and developing innovative solutions to the current and future healthcare sector challenges. Topics include leading change, exploring artificial intelligence and data governance in healthcare.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Required Courses (9 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHLC 620 | Data Governance in Healthcare. | 3 |
Data Governance in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. In-depth analysis of the characteristics and stakeholders in data governance (tools, people and processes) within the healthcare context. Emphasis on data strategies, tooling creation and governance principles in healthcare organizations. | ||
| CHLC 630 | Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. | 3 |
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. In-depth examination of how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing operations in healthcare through analysis of the AI impact and its application on healthcare systems. Topics include AI operations (Ops) and operational infrastructure, exploration of AI Ops in automation, and AI Ops cloud operations. Extensive exploration of current possibilities using AI in healthcare and how AI works in practice. | ||
| CPL2 632 | Leading Change and Innovation . | 3 |
Leading Change and Innovation . Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Review of advanced techniques and models of change that leaders can use to foster follower commitment while coping up with the changing environment. Topics include: leading the change process, agile leadership, and risks and challenges that come along while leading change and implementing innovation within an organization. | ||
Complementary Courses (6 credits)
6 credits from the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CCCS 610 | Digital Thinking for Data Analysis. | 3 |
Digital Thinking for Data Analysis. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of programmable tools for data analysis. Application methods to implement fundamental algorithms making use of data structures. | ||
| CCCS 620 | Data Analysis and Modelling . | 3 |
Data Analysis and Modelling . Terms offered: Summer 2025 Analysis of fundamental concepts and techniques for data analysis and modelling; basic mathematical and computational concepts needed for data analysis. Application of programmable tools to real-world examples. | ||
| CCCS 670 | Information Visualization. | 3 |
Information Visualization. Terms offered: Summer 2025 Examination of the application of computational and mathematical concepts, tools, and techniques to visualize quantitative multi-dimensional information. Qualitative information in static, animated, and interactive digital formats. Guidelines and best practices from cognitive psychology, UX, and graphic design, including dashboard tools and storytelling methods. | ||
| CHLC 690 | Special Topics in Healthcare. | 3 |
Special Topics in Healthcare. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Analysis of selected topics in the healthcare sector. | ||
Or another 600-level course offered by the School of Continuing Studies and approved by the academic unit.