Digital health transformation requires leaders who can align strategy, technology, and patient outcomes. This course develops the competencies needed to drive change in healthcare systems by integrating innovation, policy, and operational execution. Participants will examine digital maturity models, interoperability standards, and leadership frameworks for strategic impact.
Learning Outcomes:
Understand digital health transformation models and enablers
Evaluate interoperability, governance, and funding mechanisms
Analyse organisational readiness for digital change
Apply strategic frameworks to digital health projects
Develop leadership strategies for managing transformation
Key Topics:
Digital health transformation strategy
Innovation, policy, and leadership in health systems
Maturity models and interoperability standards
Governance, funding, and digital health evaluation
Organisational change and stakeholder engagement
Exam Details
This course is designed to build participants’ understanding of key concepts and domains covered in the Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS™) certification.
To be eligible for the CPDHTS™ exam, participants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Pathway 1: Hold a bachelor’s degree and have five years of information and management systems experience, including three years in a healthcare setting.
- Pathway 2: Hold a graduate degree or higher and have three years of experience, including two in a healthcare setting.
- Pathway 3: Have at least 10 years of information and management systems experience, with eight years in a healthcare setting.
The exam is a two-hour, 100-question multiple-choice assessment focused on competencies in digital health transformation strategy. Exams are administered at Pearson VUE Testing Centres and require application approval. Successful applicants will receive an eligibility ID to schedule their exam.
Certification is valid for two years. Renewal may be completed by either:
- Retaking and passing the CPDHTS™ exam within 90 days of the renewal deadline
- Completing 30 Continuing Education (CE) hours, of which at least 15 must be from HIMSS-approved activities and two hours must address ethics or conflicts of interest
For full recertification guidance, visit https://www.himss.org/certifications/recertification/.
To maximise success, participants are strongly encouraged to complement the course with additional self-study, revision of course materials, and dedicated practice before attempting the exam.
Digital Health transformation strategy and health strategy
Day 1:
(A) Digital Health Ecosystem
- Digital Health Information Systems and Technologies
- Privacy and Security
- Emerging Tech
- Applied Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Infrastructure and Interoperability
- Digital Maturity Assessment.
(B) Person-Enabled Health
- Population Health
- Citizen- Driven Informatics
- Virtual Healthcare Delivery Models
- Patient Generated Data
- Consumer Perception.
Day 2:
(A) Healthcare Information and Systems Management
- Analysis
- Design
- Selection and Implementation
- Testing and Evaluation
- Privacy and Security
(B) Management and Leadership
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