Advanced Certificate in Health Informatics for Health Historians
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in Health Informatics and the lead instructor for the new course, "Advanced Certificate in Health Informatics for Health Historians". Dr. Smith, can you tell us about this exciting new program? GUEST: Absolutely, this certificate bridges historical research with modern data analysis techniques. It's designed to help health historians manage and interpret electronic health records, and use data mining and visualization for insightful studies. HOST: That sounds fascinating. How does health informatics transform healthcare, and what inspired you to create this course for health historians? GUEST: Health informatics is revolutionizing healthcare by enabling data-driven decisions. I noticed a gap in incorporating historical knowledge with modern health data, so I created this course to equip health historians with the necessary skills. HOST: I see. And what are some of the current industry trends that are relevant to this course? GUEST: The increasing use of electronic health records, the emphasis on data privacy and security, and the demand for data visualization skills are all crucial trends in health informatics today. HOST: Speaking of challenges, what are some obstacles students might face when learning health informatics, especially those with a historical background? GUEST: Adapting to new technologies and data analysis methods can be challenging for historians, but we've designed the course to be accessible and engaging for students with various backgrounds. HOST: That's great to hear. Lastly, how do you see the future of health informatics and its impact on historical research? GUEST: Health informatics will continue to play a significant role in shaping healthcare and historical understanding. With our course, health historians can contribute meaningfully to this evolving field. HOST: Dr. Smith, thank you so much for joining us today and sharing your insights on the "Advanced Certificate in Health Informatics for Health Historians". We're excited to see the positive impact this course will have on historical research and health data analysis. GUEST: Thank you for having me. It's been a pleasure.
