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Digital Health Canada: Resources and Professional Development for Health Informatics Professionals
Digital Health Canada works to support the medical and technology sectors through a robust membership community. We help members connect, we inspire members to lead, and we empower members through knowledge sharing. These initiatives are designed to foster growth within the Canadian healthcare system and drive innovation through digital health startups and purpose.
Health Informatics Professional (HIP) Resources
HIP Resources are available for download and use by health informatics professionals planning career advancement and human resources professionals looking for hiring guidance. Digital Health Canada’s Health Informatics Professional Competencies identifies the knowledge and skill requirements within the seven domains presented in the Digital Health Canada Career Matrix and Health Informatics Courses.
The following table outlines key resources provided for professional growth:
| Resource Name | Description |
|---|---|
| HIP Career Matrix | An at-a-glance look at 100+ job titles in nine domains over five levels of mastery. |
| HIP Role Profiles | Outlines the main responsibilities, core competencies, qualifications and more for 65 HI roles, based on analysis of 500+ existing jobs. |
| HI & HIM Human Resources Outlook | Identifies what roles will be in demand and what training professionals will need in order to fill those roles. |
Professional Development and Learning Modules
To support continuous improvement, Digital Health Canada offers Informatics Now: Live Learning and various Self-Directed Learning modules. These educational resources include:
- Information Management Module
- Technology Ecosystem Module
- Clinical + Health Services Module
- Canadian Healthcare System Module
- Healthcare Transformation Module
- Project Management Module
- Analysis + Evaluation Module
Further certification is available through CPHIMS-CA, which involves CPHIMS and CA Exams, Renewal + Maintenance, and specific Study Resources for candidates.
Events and Community Engagement
Driving the Future of Digital Health: Fuelling the Next Generation is a core focus of the organization’s event calendar. Members can participate in high-impact gatherings such as:
- e-Health26 Conference + Tradeshow
- CHIEF Executive Forum Spring26 Symposium
- AB26: Alberta Conference, BC26: BC Conference, and ON26: Ontario Conference
- Webinars on topics like "Data Sovereignty in Healthcare: A Vital Opportunity Shaping Our Future"
Membership Opportunities
The Digital Health Canada Community offers several ways to get involved. Interested parties may:
- Join as an Individual
- Join as an Organization
- Join as a StartUp
- Join as a College or University
- Join as a Student
- Join the CHIEF Executive Forum
The community also recognizes excellence through the Digital Health Canada Awards, The Steven Huesing Scholarship, and the Women Leaders in Digital Health program.