CHIM 301 - Healthcare Information Analysis

Course Description

Emphasis will be placed on analysis methodologies and the concomitant use of current data analysis software, such as query and reporting tools, on-line analytical processing (OLAP), executive information systems and data mining tools. The key concept will be methods of transforming data into meaningful information for end-users. Analysis techniques include: trending through the use of historical data, impact analysis, variance analysis, and data modeling to allow for scenario testing. The identification of data sources such as Management Information Systems (MIS), the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), as well as other financial, clinical and demographic data repositories, will also be covered.

Notes

Online course sections are primarily asynchronous, except for the one-hour weekly live online sessions. In addition to the live sessions, you will engage in course-related activities through online tools such as announcements, discussions, and email to complement your independent learning. Note: There will be deadlines for assignment submissions, and you may be expected to participate in discussion board interactions with your peers on a regular basis.

Further details will be included in your course outline, which will be available on the first day of classes.

Your instructor may also include occasional scheduled sessions for Q&As and other discussion activities, using web conferencing tools such as Zoom and Google Meet. More details will be included in your course outline available on the first day of class.

Requisites

Prerequisite: CHSM 301

Relevant Programs

Health Informatics : Electives (select 3)
Health Services Management : Electives (select 2)
Health Services Management : Electives (Select 1)
Health Studies : Electives (select 5)
Introduction to Health Data Analytics : Required Courses