This six-month online certificate program is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the role of informatics and data-based metrics in healthcare decision-making. The program covers the full spectrum of health informatics, from managing data to making effective clinical, managerial, and business decisions. It aims to enhance the participants' ability to make informed decisions in healthcare settings through the use of technology and data. This program will empower professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the intersection of healthcare and technology, enhancing their decision-making capabilities and contributing to the efficient transformation of healthcare systems globally.
Officers of National Digital Health Mission (NDHM)
Senior Officers of State Health Authority dealing with PMJAY
Health Policy Experts
Senior Managers/Officers handling data at the district level
Information Systems Professionals
Physicians, Pharmacists, and Social Workers
Other Allied Health Professionals
Course Content
Health Informatics – Introduction and Landscape
An overview of health informatics, including its scope, significance, and role in transforming healthcare delivery.
Healthcare IT Standards – Its Role in Managing Healthcare Services
Understanding the standards and frameworks governing healthcare IT and how they help manage and streamline healthcare services.
Digital Health Mission – Blueprint and Action Plan
A detailed exploration of the Digital Health Mission, its goals, and the strategic action plans for its implementation in healthcare systems.
Healthcare IT Applications – Overview
A review of the various healthcare IT applications that are crucial for improving healthcare delivery and management, including Electronic Health Records (EHR), telemedicine, and health management systems.
Healthcare IT Implementation Challenges
Identifying and addressing the challenges involved in implementing healthcare IT solutions, including infrastructure, regulation, and stakeholder management.
The Data Science of Health Informatics
An introduction to data science techniques used in health informatics, focusing on data collection, analysis, and interpretation for better healthcare outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare – A Roadmap
Exploring the potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare, including applications in diagnostics, treatment planning, and personalized medicine.
Program Directors
Dr. Arundhathy Mamidi
Principal Consultant, ACCESS Health International
Dr. Saswat Mishra, Ph.D. (IIT KGP)
Assistant Professor, Administrative Staff College of India
