Health Informatics Technology (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Advanced Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 2 years, plus 2 Optional Co-op terms |
Study language | English |
Course code | 3528 |
Tuition fee | CA$18,829 per year The fee is for the 2023–2024 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess:
Note: Applicants with a combination of a partial diploma or degree and relevant work experience will be considered. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Centennial College’s Health Informatics Technology (Fast-Track) program will admit you into Semester 3 of the three-year advanced diploma offering so you can receive the credential in four semesters if you’re a qualified college or university graduate with a background in software.
This college health technology program will focus on incorporating software engineering and healthcare systems as you’ll learn to design, develop, modify and test software for healthcare applications.
As a graduate of this School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science program, you’ll be able to analyze and model data, develop health care databases and apply modern software development methodologies. You’ll also have the know-how to use health informatics methods and software tools for hospitals, health care agencies and public health departments.
This will be achieved through the program’s coursework, including object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, healthcare information systems structure, telehealth, data security and privacy in healthcare systems. It will also highlight technologies such as C#, Java, Python, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, Microsoft’s ASP.NET Core, data warehousing and mining, and BI tools in health care systems.
Co-op Option
The co-op option will allow you to gain hands-on experience while you complete two co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.
To participate in this co-op option, you must complete an application process in the first semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program.
When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.
Career opportunities
- Software developer
- Health care information systems analyst
- Database developer
- Mobile app developer
- Web application developer
- Systems implementation specialist
- Business analyst