• Certificate in Health Informatics at York University is offered as a 1-year cross-disciplinary degree program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • The study session of the program starts in Fall, Winter, and Summer.
  • The Health Informatics Certificate program is a kind of educational experience program offered by the School of Health Policy and management.
  • Students will become fully engaged in the concepts and strategies of health information management.
  • This certificate will enable students to develop and manage information systems in order to enhance the quality of client care.
  • From the development of educational Web sites to designing and developing database applications, students' experiences will immerse them in the real-life of healthcare data management and patient wellness.
  • Students have to successfully complete the 30 credits for this course.
  • This certificate builds on York's existing nursing and health studies programs and may be completed at the same time as health-related degree studies.
  • This certificate is open to the following applicants:
    • current York students in a health-related discipline
    • Or, new applicants to York who already hold a university degree or college diploma in a health-related discipline.
  • The certificate may be pursued independently (if students already possess a community college diploma or university undergraduate degree in a health-related field) or concurrently with any York health-related undergraduate program.
  • This professional Certificate will provide students with specific knowledge and insight into the growing field of health informatics.
  • Through seminars, laboratory simulations, and self-directed research, students will broaden their knowledge and expertise in the expanding area of health care.