- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course revisits health data analytics techniques and reporting requirements to better understand health services and the health of our populations. The course examines concepts associated with health information exchanges, data standards, data aggregation, and population health data. Learners explore strategies for ensuring provenance and integrity of individual and population health informatics sourced across multiple integrated systems. The course discusses techniques to extract, transform, and load (ETL) database functions and their ordering, as well as the integration and harmonization of disparate data sources using ETL principles and software. Learners compare and contrast data management and validation techniques and relational and non-relational database designs (i.e., SQL versus flat file/NoSQL). Learners apply query tools and techniques in collaboration with stakeholders to analyze and interpret data. Learners compare and contrast statistical modelling, machine learning, and deep learning, including when it may be appropriate to choose one approach over another. Learners examine data-mining and analytic techniques (e.g., data visualization, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, machine learning) to optimize health outcomes and decision-making. These techniques will be applied to simulated scenarios. Learners explore, compare, and apply data visualization methods (graphic, geospatial, 3D modelling, dashboards, heat maps) to transform, organize, and present data as meaningful information for diverse audiences. Learners explore how business intelligence and the application of data and technology can be used to optimize decision-making and health outcomes. Learners also examine appropriate implementation of BI tools and strategies.
Domestic fees
$944.28
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain the role health information exchanges and interoperating health systems play in data aggregation and population health.
- Describe techniques to extract, transform, and load (ETL) database functions and their ordering.
- Describe integration and harmonization of disparate data sources using ETL principles and software.
- Apply data mining and analytic techniques (e.g., data visualization, artificial intelligence, natural language processing) to simulated scenarios.
- Compare and contrast statistical modelling, machine learning, and deep learning, including when it may be appropriate to choose one approach over another.
- Describe the focus and purpose of query tools, common core components, well-known query tool development frameworks, and common programming platforms.
- Summarize the importance of perception and cognition related to data visualization.
- Apply best practices of data visualization design, and describe the complimentary role data visualization plays in the analytic process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental factors related to the appropriate implementation of business intelligence strategies and tools to optimize decision-making and health outcomes.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Related Programs
Data Analytics (DIGH 7250) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Health Sciences
- Digital Health
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of DIGH 7250 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 50394
Dates
Tue Sep 03 - Fri Nov 22
- 12 weeks
- CRN 50394
- Domestic fees $944.28
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 03 - Nov 22 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ahmad Chamy
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of DIGH 7250 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 91581
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Fri Mar 21
- 12 weeks
- CRN 91581
- Domestic fees $944.28
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 21 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Instructor
Ahmad Chamy
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.