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Course Description

This course introduces how information technology is applied in healthcare services. Several concepts, including electronic health records (EHR), eHealth, "infostructure" and their applications in the practice of evidence-based management are explored. A specific focus is on implementing EHR in Canada and other jurisdictions. Ethical issues and health information management are studied. Students also learn how simple software applications are used in healthcare domains.

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.

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Course Sections
Class Number
5727
Type
LEC
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025
Type
LEC
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2025 to Dec 09, 2025
Schedule
Contact Hours
13.0
Location
  • Online
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
5725
Type
LEC
Dates
Jan 12, 2026 to Apr 17, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
Class Number
1271
Type
LEC
Dates
May 04, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026
Delivery Options
Online  
Fees
Domestic Fee non-credit $687.04 Click here to get more information
Domestic Out of Province Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information
International Fee non-credit $0.00 Click here to get more information