Digital Health

The Digital Health program at Mohawk College equips students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the rapidly growing field of digital health. Designed for individuals with a prior credential in health, business, or technology, this program combines hands-on learning in state-of-the-art labs with expert faculty guidance. Students will learn to design, implement, and manage digital health solutions that improve patient care while ensuring safety and privacy.

Through experiential learning opportunities, including simulation labs and a comprehensive applied research project, students will address real-world challenges in digital health. They will gain expertise in telehealth, telemedicine, and data analytics, and develop solutions that enhance healthcare delivery, clinical decision-making, and business processes. Students will also explore the integration of technologies into healthcare systems, evaluate system interoperability and security, and manage collaborative projects using industry-standard project management principles.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario College Advanced Diploma, or Degree in Health, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• Or other equivalent post-secondary experience or qualifications will be considered by Mohawk.

What You’ll Learn

• Examine the Canadian healthcare system, focusing on tools, supports, and systems used in Ontario.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate digital health strategies that enhance patient care.
• Address the digital health needs of patients and internal healthcare stakeholders.
• Recommend best practices for the maintenance and deployment of digital health solutions.
• Design and implement digital health solutions in compliance with security policies, provincial standards, and industry regulations.
• Assess privacy and security policies related to personal health information, including PHIPA, PIPEDA, and CIHI.
• Apply data analytics to create visualizations and predictive models for disease transmission and treatment outcomes.
• Design and recommend telehealth and virtual care systems for efficient remote patient monitoring.