The concept dictionary and glossary at MCHP: Tools and Techniques to Support a Population Research Data Repository
This webinar is part of the Power of Population Data Science Series
The Manitoba Population Research Data Repository (Repository) at the Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP) is a comprehensive collection of administrative, registry, survey and other databases related to the residents of Manitoba. The Repository (now including over 1800 files from more than 80 different government databases) was developed to facilitate inter-sectoral research. These dat
Can administrative data be used to reduce the risk of stroke?
Data access has been approved for a research project to develop a technique for monitoring how long patients wait for an endarterectomy using administrative data. This is an important measure, as the effectiveness of the procedure for preventing ischemic stroke significantly reduces over time.
PHDA 03 - Population Health and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Next course delivery: September to December 2026
Course description
In this course, students will learn about:
PHDA 02 - Epidemiological Statistics
Next course delivery: January to April 2026
Course description
PHDA 01 - Working with Administrative Data
Next course delivery: September to December 2026
> Your Data: Do you know its value to the health and well-being of society?
Course description
This course examines the basics of what administrative data are:
Professional Specialization Certificate in Population Health Data Analysis - Courses
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The program requires successful completion of the following core requirements:
and proven proficiency in:
Professional Specialization Certificate in Population Health Data Analysis (PHDA)
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.
PHDA - Admission criteria and fees
Admission criteria
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.
PHDA and Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals
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:
