Health Informatics Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
ObjectivesThis Advanced Diploma in Health Informatics Technology will incorporate knowledge of both information technology and health care systems. The skills acquired by the graduates will enable them to design, develop, modify, and test software for health care applications. The graduates from this program will be able to analyze and model data, develop health care databases, apply different computer medical-imaging techniques, use tools, algorithms and health informatics methods for hospitals, schools, health care agencies, and public health departments. The coursework will emphasize object-oriented software design methodologies, user-oriented interface design, structure of health care information systems, telehealth, data security and privacy in health care systems, C#, Java, J2EE, Oracle, MS-SQL Server, Unix/Linux, Microsoft's .NET, HTML/XML, Rational/WebSphere, Data warehousing and Data mining, and BI tools in health care systems, etc.
Practical experienceTo underscore the applied focus of the curriculum, the program will include two software development projects in the field of health informatics. These real world business applications require learners to utilize all the technical, systems, and business skills gained during their studies. There is also an optional co-op aspect associated with this program.
Academic titleHealth Informatics Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Course descriptionSemester 1 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
COMP-100 Programming I 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-120 Software Engineering Fundamentals 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-122 Introduction to Database Concepts 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMM-170/171 College Communication 2 / (ESL) 3 hrs
MATH-175 Functions and Number Systems 2 hrs 1 hr
GNED-119/GESL-119 Introduction to Canadian Business/Introduction to Canadian Business (ESL) 3 hrs Semester 2 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-124 Network Technologies 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-123 Programming II 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-213 Web Applications Development 4 hrs
COMP-225 Systems Analysis & Design I 4 hrs
MATH-185 Discrete Mathematics 2 hrs 1 hr
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 3 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
COMP-214 Advanced Database Concepts 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-228 Advanced JAVA Programming I 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-229 Advanced WEB Application Development 2 hrs 2 hrs
ENGL-253 Advanced Business Communications for Accountants 3 hrs
MATH-210 Statistics and Research Methods 2 hrs 2 hrs
GNED-500 Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action 3 hrs Semester 4 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-229 Introduction to Business and ICT 2 hrs
COMP-212 Programming III 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-246 Systems Analysis & Design II 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-301 Unix/Linux Operating Systems 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-311 Software Testing and Quality Assurance 2 hrs 2 hrs
ELECT Elective 3 hrs Semester 5 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
CNET-307 IT Project Management 3 hrs
COMP-231 Programming Project 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-321 Systems Integration 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-380 Structure of HCIS 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-381 Tools, Algorithms & Methods for HCIS 2 hrs 2 hrs
ELECT Elective Semester 6 Courses
Course Code Course Name Lecture Lab
COMP-309 Data Warehousing and Data Mining in HCIS 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-313 Software Development Project II 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-382 Computer Techniques in Medical Imaging 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-383 Data Security and Privacy Policies in HCIS 2 hrs 2 hrs
COMP-384 Telehealth 2 hrs 2 hrs
ELECT Elective
EMPS-102 Employment Skills II
* Students will be placed in the appropriate English level based on skills assessment results. Students in two- or three-year programs must complete GNED-500 as part of their general education requirements.
** Minimum of 80 per cent of Year 1 courses, a minimum C grade in COMM-170/171, and a GPA of 2.5 or greater for COOP-221.
*** See TECHNICAL ELECTIVES list as provided by the dept:
NOTES
1. Minimum C grade average required for graduation.
2. The dynamic curriculum presented here will be revised as appropriate to retain its currency. Internal curriculum development/review is ongoing.