The Canadian health care sector is at a pivotal moment. As the demand for efficient, patient-centered care grows, so does the need for digital transformation. This program is specifically designed for health care professionals and leaders who aspire to drive change and innovation within their organizations.
In a world where disruptive innovations and groundbreaking technologies are transforming health care, adaptability is no longer optional—it’s essential. To deliver better care, meet patient needs, and support a sustainable system, health care organizations must embrace the evolving digital landscape. By mastering emerging technologies and empowering your teams to navigate change, you can address challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful improvements in care delivery. Start building your expertise in digital transformation today to drive positive, lasting impact for your organization and the communities you serve.
This eight-week online course addresses the impact that technology is having on the health care workforce, and helps you discover new technologies and develop a plan for their integration into your workplace. It covers current digital transformation models, examples of new technologies and their applications, and offers unique case studies from a wide range of health care organizations that have undergone their own successful digital transformation. You will also be able to interact with professionals from across the sector through peer learning and a facilitated open forum.
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hours and PDUs for our courses. This course provides 10 Ways of Working hours, 10
Power Skills hours and 20 Business Acumen hours for the Talent Triangle ® for a total
of 40 hours.
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- Teams and leaders who are tasked with delivering on digital transformation
- Health care administrators and managers
- Medical professionals interested in health care innovation
- Policy makers and consultants in the health care sector
Benefits for your organization
- Improve your chances of success, including obtaining stakeholder buy-in, when adopting or implementing new technology.
- Modernize your systems, processes, operations, and services to improve health outcomes.
- Strengthen your resource management to improve productivity and increase profitability.
- Increase your business' digital agility for faster innovation, adaptation, and continuous improvement.
Why choose this program?
- Practical skills: Gain the tools and knowledge needed to implement digital solutions that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- Sector-focussed: Engage with case studies drawn from real-world scenarios that highlight the unique challenges and opportunities within Canadian health care settings.
- Interactive learning: Participate in interactive workshops and collaborative projects.
- Expert insights: Learn from leading experts and innovators who are shaping the future of health care in Canada.
Interested in bringing an existing program into your organization?
We can provide a custom learning experience for large groups from any single organization. Register three or more employees from the same organization and receive 15 per cent off. Contact our team at watspeed@uwaterloo.ca for more info.
- The fundamentals of digital transformation and the impact that technology will have on both the health care sector, and your career.
- How to navigate emerging digital opportunities and develop strategies for evaluating which technologies will best fit your organization.
- Understanding the common challenges that health care organizations face with digital transformation.
- Balance the human and organizational aspects of digital change.
- Develop a comprehensive plan to guide your digital transformation.
- Explore innovative solutions to avoid potential roadblocks to your own digital transformation plans.
- Utilize practical tools and techniques to continuously improve your digital strategy.
- Develop your skills and digital literacy and build a compelling case for your organization to implement a new digital strategy.
1:1 coaching for all learners
For the duration of the program, the instructor offers one hour of individual 1:1
coaching to each participant in addition to the scheduled program sessions. Use this time to discuss your ideas to help your organization achieve digital change.
Receive expert feedback and insight that you can implement into your plan.
Did you know?
- Expert instruction from University of Waterloo faculty.
- Live discussion sessions each week.
- Peer discussions and networking opportunities.
- Case studies from well-known organizations in a variety of industries.
- Four hours of independent work online each week (including graded assignments and activities).
- Capstone project that integrates your learning.
- Attendance requirement: It is highly recommended that participants attend live sessions, but it is not required. Live discussion sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing.
Receive a certificate from the University of Waterloo
Upon successful completion of this program, you will receive a professional education certificate from the University of Waterloo.
Peter Carr, PhD, P.L.Eng
Associate Professor, University of Waterloo | Program Author and Instructor, WatSPEED
Peter Carr is an associate professor in the Department of Management Science and Engineering, and has been consulting on the topic of digital transformation for 18 years. He is an expert on the use of technology in business and society. His key areas of focus for research and teaching include: technology innovation and entrepreneurship, the strategic management of technology, project management, the use of social media to improve business performance, technology in developing countries, the social impact of information technology, and online learning.
Carr works on the use of technology in developing countries. Most recently this work has included the creation of the Technology Enabled Education Resource Library, with Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi. Prior to that, he contributed to over 20 projects with NetHope and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. He was the Technical Editor of the book “PMP Professional Study Guide, 3rd edition” by Joseph Phillips (McGraw Hill, 2009). He has taught Project Management and Operations Management courses internationally, and has been featured in case studies by Microsoft and BlackBerry. He has created two project management based online simulations. He recently completed contributions to a report on digital transformation in the manufacturing sector in Canada.
Carr holds a PhD in lean transformation of traditional manufacturing organizations from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. He also has strong ties to industry. Prior to joining the University of Waterloo, he was executive director at the Centre for Innovative Management at Athabasca University.
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