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Course description
This course examines the basics of what administrative data are:
The program requires successful completion of the following core requirements:
and proven proficiency in:
Today’s society has a growing interest in maintaining and improving the health of entire populations.
As a result, there is a need for trained professionals who understand the intricacies of population health, have the tools to accurately examine, analyse and evaluate health data, and realise the importance of this work to inform and advance positive health outcomes within societies.
Our certificate program in Population Health Data Analysis meets these needs.
Certificate students apply, and are admitted to the program for non-credit study (application to the university is not required). The certificate requires completion of four courses, including completion of core and proven proficiency courses. Students successfully completing the program requirements will be granted a professional specialization certificate by the University of Victoria.
The Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals are a consensus set of foundation skills for the broad practice of public health. The Core Competencies for Public Health in Canada are organized into seven skill areas or domains that transcend the boundaries of specific disciplines and provide a baseline for all public health professionals.
The seven categories include:
The Education and Training Unit (ETU) is an analysis training centre that supports research on human health, well-being and development, and responds to the training and education needs of researchers and population health professionals.
In this section of the website you will find information on:
This professional certificate provides a unique opportunity to learn a diverse set of skills from multiple disciplines.
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Health Data Research Network Canada (HDRN) member
International Population Data Linkage Network (IPDLN) member
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