Australian healthcare professionals now have the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in digital health through a new partnership between HIMSS and Evolve Health Digital. This collaboration will offer certification programs in Australia, including the HIMSS Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS), Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS), and Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS).
The aim of this partnership is to equip Australian healthcare professionals with the necessary digital capabilities to drive innovation and transformation in the health sector. These certification programs focus on developing competencies in health IT, digital transformation, and data-driven decision-making, allowing professionals to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape in healthcare.
James Carpenter, Co-Founder at Evolve Health Digital, emphasized the importance of developing expertise in health informatics and digital health leadership as Australia’s healthcare sector undergoes digital transformation. The program courses are scheduled to begin in April 2025, providing industry-relevant training in professional development and digital health education with both theoretical and practical components.
In the larger context, the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care’s 10-year Digital Health Blueprint has identified workforce development and training as a key action plan to address staff shortages. This initiative aligns with the National Digital Health Strategy 2023-2028, which aims to shift the health system towards personalized and preventative healthcare.
To learn more about the HIMSS certification programs offered through Evolve Health Digital, visit https://www.evolvehealthdigital.com/himsscertifications. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting partnership and the opportunities it will bring to healthcare professionals in Australia.
