Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards (GCE)
Learn the standardized language needed to share patient records in the growing world of web-based health communications. You’ll adopt standard terminology to allow for fast, effective communication.
This online certificate program is for professionals in the health sector, and is accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management.
| Expected length | Project or thesis | Course-based |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | No | Yes |
Quick facts
- Program options:
- Certificate
- Study options:
- Part-time study
- Program delivery:
- Online
Outcomes
Graduates with a Certificate in Health Terminology and Interoperability Standards will be able to:
- lead, facilitate and support the adoption and management of controlled terminologies and interoperability standards across the entire standards lifecycle
- recommend the creation, distribution and update of controlled terminologies and interoperability standards documentation
- describe the types of controlled terminologies and interoperability standards used in health care
- demonstrate knowledge of controlled terminology and interoperability standard tools and resources used in health care
- evaluate controlled terminology tools for terminology development, management and use
- collaborate, facilitate and support the use of controlled terminology solutions as part of interoperability standards
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Application deadlines
- January entry – apply by October 1
- September entry – apply by July 15
- January entry – apply by October 1
- September entry – apply by July 15
Admission requirements
Program specific requirements
- completion of a 4-year baccalaureate degree
- equivalent of a minimum B (5.0 GPA) average in the final two years of your degree
- a background in information technology or health is an asset
As part of your application, you must submit:
- two assessment reports from academic referees
- referees should attach a letter of reference with the assessment report to strengthen your application
- if it’s been more than 5 years since you attended a post-secondary institution, you should include 2 assessment reports from current or former employers in place of academic referees
- a personal resumé which includes:
- education background
- employment history
- professional/academic affiliations
- other achievements such as publications or awards, up to a maximum of 4 pages
- A letter of intended study describing:
- your consideration for enrollment
- how you will use the knowledge in your workplace
- ways the program will improve/change your personal career
Program specific requirements
- completion of a 4-year baccalaureate degree
- equivalent of a minimum B (5.0 GPA) average in the final two years of your degree (review our minimums from other countries to see what this is equivalent to)
- a background in information technology or health is an asset
As part of your application, you must submit:
- two assessment reports from academic referees
- referees should attach a letter of reference with the assessment report to strengthen your application
- If it’s been more than 5 years since you attended a post-secondary institution, you should include 2 assessment reports from current or former employers in place of academic referees
- a personal resumé which includes:
- education background
- employment history
- professional/academic affiliations
- other achievements such as publications or awards, up to a maximum of 4 pages
- A letter of intended study describing:
- your consideration for enrollment
- how you will use the knowledge in your workplace
- ways the program will improve/change your personal career
Completion requirements
Funding & aid
Tuition & fees
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Need help?
Contact Olena Marun at hiscertadmin@uvic.ca or 250-721-5411.