Digital Health Foundations: Virtual Bootcamp Series

Digital Health Foundations: Virtual Bootcamp Series is designed to build foundational knowledge in digital health. This three-part interactive webinar series offers insights into healthcare technology foundations, trends, and career opportunities.

 

Event Details

• Format: Three (3) 90-minute interactive webinars
• Dates: Friday May 23 | Tuesday, May 27 | Friday, May 30, 2025
• Time: 12:00-1:30 PM (MST)
• Cost: Complimentary [but consider signing up for HIMSS Membership]

 

Target Audience

• Healthcare professional new to digital health
• Individuals interested in exploring digital health concepts
• Students pursuing healthcare or technology fields

 

Program Curriculum

Session 1: Digital Health Fundamentals | Friday, May 23

• Digital health ecosystem: definitions and framework
• Comparing Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

 

Session 2: Clinical Information Systems | Tuesday, May 27

• Modern Clinical Information Systems (CIS) architecture and capabilities
• Integration vs Interoperability: technical and practical distinctions

 

Session 3:  Emerging Trends & Career Pathways| Friday, May 30

• Digital transformation landscape: Canada and Prairie Provinces (AB, SK, & MB)
• Digital health innovation: Canadian and global perspectives
• Career opportunities and professional development resources
• Networking session with peers and industry professionals

 

Instructors:

Olga Maciejewski MBA, PROSCI CMP, PMP, CPHIMS-CA

Olga is an experienced leader with nearly 20 years of experience with complex projects in the healthcare industry.  Olga holds an MBA specializing in Project Management degree from Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary as well as PROSCI Change Management Professional, Project Management Professional (PMP) and CPHIMS-CA certifications. Olga currently works for Alberta Health Services as a Change Management Lead supporting the provincial implementation of the Connect Care clinical information system.  Olga is also a sessional instructor for the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Healthcare Leadership Program.  Olga loves volunteering and she has been involved with the Riverbend Community Association for several years. In Nov 2022, Olga was recognized for her commitment to the Riverbend community with The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal. Currently a member of HIMSS Professional Development Committee

Shauna Davies RN, MN, PhD

Shauna is a registered nurse and Assistant Professor at the University of Regina. Her research and teaching interests include digital health, virtual care, virtual reality, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Her other hobbies include cooking, spending time with friends and family, and travelling to new locations.

Cassandra Klassen

Cassandra Klassen is currently the Principal - Prairies Health for Accenture Inc. She has over 20 years’ experience the healthcare industry as a Health Information Management professional and as an experienced Project and Program Manager, her experience includes: tele-triage, virtual care, long-term care, community care, and acute care. Cassandra is also a certified change management practitioner and has obtained a certification in PROSCI. Outside of work, Cassandra loves to travel, spend time with family and friends, and being active in her community by volunteering at non-profit organizations.