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Course Description
This course is 28 learning hours. It is recommended that students spend an average of 7 hours per week on this course.
This foundational course provides non-technical professionals with the essential IT literacy needed to navigate modern digital health environments. Learners examine hardware configurations, networking paths from bedside to cloud, data structures, and baseline cybersecurity protocols that support electronic health record (EHR) ecosystems. Practical learning focuses on interpreting clinical data payloads such as JSON and XML, understanding access control configurations, and building the technical confidence required to communicate effectively in health IT settings.
Course Outline
- Module 1: Data Logic and Structures
- Module 2: Health IT Infrastructure
- Module 3: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
What You Will Learn
- Understand how hardware, devices, and networking pathways move data from the bedside to the cloud within EHR environments
- Read and interpret clinical data payloads formatted in JSON and XML
- Examine how access controls and user-permission audits help protect health information
- Apply core concepts in data logic, system architecture, and essential network troubleshooting
- Build the foundational IT literacy needed to navigate and communicate confidently about digital health systems
Notes
By enrolling in this course, you will be automatically enrolled in the Certificate in Clinical Informatics Analyst, developed in partnership with NewPath Education. The Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of the minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
Recommended For
- Clinical professionals seeking stronger technical fluency in digital health
- Information Technology (IT) professionals looking to build knowledge of healthcare environments and workflows
- Professionals involved in Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation, interoperability, and system testing
- Learners preparing for roles in clinical informatics, workflow optimization, and digital transformation
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certificate in Clinical Informatics Analyst : Required
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