About Bachelor Of Technology (digital Health)(honours)(co-op) in Algonquin College

Information Communications Technologies (ICT`s) are a critical aspect of modern digital health ecosystems, supporting healthcare delivery through the provision of timely and reliable information for patient care, scientific research, strategic decision-making, data analytics and consumer health applications. This four-year bachelor`s degree prepares students for a career in today`s digital health workforce by providing knowledge, skills and competencies in the related domains of health technology studies, business technology management, and software development. Students build a multidisciplinary set of competencies through immersive learning simulations, innovative laboratory exercises and applied digital health projects in order to leverage essential technologies and systems to become successful healthcare technology professionals. Students inform and shape the future of healthcare by contributing to the design, development and improvement of innovative healthcare technologies, such as mobile health apps, hospital information systems, clinical decision aids and business intelligence applications.

Students gain theoretical and practical knowledge through online, in-class, clinical and simulation-based learning experiences. Students apply analytical and leadership skills in a hands-on, research-rich learning environment throughout the program. Students have the opportunity to further apply and refine skills and knowledge while working in project teams during a co-operative work experience in industry.

Graduates have a unique blend of practical knowledge and abilities that can be leveraged in the health, technology and business sectors. Graduates are well positioned to find employment in healthcare institutions (e.g. hospitals, clinics, public health units, laboratories), digital health consulting firms, government (both federal and provincial), or other private sector digital health solution providers. Graduates also have the option to pursue further academic studies in the field.

The Bachelor of Technology (Digital Health) (Honours) program is aligned with the learning outcomes and competencies published by the Business Technology Management (BTM) standards. Algonquin College has initiated the accreditation process with BTM.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well suited for students who:

• Possess strong analytical, logical, critical-thinking and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy working both independently and collaboratively in problem-solving teams.
• Are interested in working in diverse situations spanning healthcare, business and technology.
• Enjoy confronting challenges and leveraging technologies to overcome obstacles.
• Appreciate working in a creative environment, and challenging their beliefs through exposure to a diversity of opinions.

Careers

Graduates inform and shape the future of healthcare by contributing to the design, development and improvement of innovative healthcare technologies, such as mobile health apps, hospital information systems, clinical decision aids, business intelligence applications and healthcare robotics software.

They may find employment in healthcare institutions (e.g. hospitals, clinics, public health units, laboratories), digital health consulting firms, government (federal, provincial and municipal), or other private sector digital health solution providers. Because graduates also possess a BTM credential, their employment opportunities extend well beyond the healthcare sector to include the business and technology sectors. Prospective job titles include: Healthcare App Developer; Clinical Workflow Analyst; Healthcare Quality Coordinator; Business Intelligence Analyst; Project/Program Manager; Systems Integration Specialist; Change Management Lead; Health Information System Analyst; Systems Architect.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

1. Analyze, design, develop, implement and maintain business systems and/or components to support strategic business requirements.
2. Manage the process of evaluating, selecting and using business systems.
3. Apply accepted methodologies, theories, concepts and practices to develop and improve business and healthcare systems.
4. Manage data using appropriate methodologies, and standards to improve healthcare and business processes and decision-making.
5. Apply the Project Management Institute`s Body of Knowledge to business systems projects.
6. Apply security principles and practices in systems development and the systems environment.
7. Apply principles and skills of business management, leadership and change management in the context of business systems development.
8. Apply quality assurance and quality management principles to business systems development projects.
9. Educate a diversity of clients in the use of business technology to support, promote and improve business and healthcare processes, and healthy-living initiatives.
10. Apply effective business technology management skills to innovate in digital health targeting new and existing local and global markets.
11. Adhere to professional, ethical and legal codes and standards related to digital health.
12. Conduct and evaluate research to contribute to evidence-based practice in digital health contexts.
13. Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
14. Analyze and evaluate how digital health solutions influence healthcare business practices, quality of care and patient safety.
15. Assess how differing value judgments associated with the practice of healthcare, business management and information technology impact digital health decision-making.

Program Eligibility

• Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 65% average including:

  • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%.
  • One Grade 12 U Math course, with a minimum of 60%.
• Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
  • One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 60%.
  • One Grade 12 U Math course, with a minimum of 60%.
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
• IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.

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