Program Overview

Program Information

Overview

This course will examine the Canadian healthcare system and how it can empower patients in accessing and managing their care. Learners will examine the fundamental concepts, advantages, obstacles, and current and future trends in digital health. They will also delve into the principles of computing in healthcare, the health information infrastructure that enables EHRs, and the diverse digital health applications that are transforming modern healthcare delivery. By understanding the impact of digital health on patient care, efficiency, and healthcare accessibility, learners will be equipped to use these systems more efficiently and foster an environment where empowered patients work together with healthcare teams to achieve better access and quality of care.

Admission Requirements

You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

Registration

Register today by contacting our Continuing Education office.

What You Need

Most college level courses require textbooks; textbooks are not included in the course fees. It is the student’s responsibility to purchase any required textbooks.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

Program Details

• Code: MCC045
• Type: Part-Time
• Intake:
• Campus: Online
• Duration: Approximately 21 hours to complete

Experiential Learning

This course will provide learners with hands-on experience in navigating digital healthcare systems, empowering them to work efficiently with healthcare teams and achieve better patient care.