eHealth Advisor

Primary Pathway: IT & Informatics
Also Relevant To: Clinical Care, Public Health

Overview

Bridges digital health tools with clinical and public health workflows to improve care, efficiency, and data quality. eHealth Advisors optimize the use of electronic health records (EHR/EMR), support health teams in using technology, and ensure systems meet privacy and data‑quality standards.

What You’ll Do

  • Map workflows and optimize EHR/EMR usage.
  • Train staff and develop easy‑to‑use guides.
  • Support data quality, reporting, and documentation standards.
  • Liaise between health programs, IT teams, and vendors.

Prerequisites

  • Grade 12 diploma (Regular, Adult 12, or GED).
  • Postsecondary training in health information, health sciences, or IT.

Program Locations

Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Regina

Programs

  • Health Information Management
  • Health Studies

University or Post‑Secondary

  • University of Regina
  • University of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT)
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic
  • First Nations University of Canada

Education & Qualifications

  • Education in Health Informatics, Health Information Management, IT, or a clinical background.
  • Skills in change management, communication, and analytics.

Where You’ll Work

  • Health programs
  • Clinics
  • Public health teams
  • Digital health environments

Growth Pathways

eHealth Advisor → Clinical Informatics Lead → Health Information Systems Manager → Digital Health Leadership