Certificate Programme in Health Informatics for Health Surveys: Survey Data Collection Techniques
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, today I'm excited to be joined by Dr. Jane Smith, an expert in Health Informatics and the lead instructor for our new course, 'Certificate Programme in Health Informatics for Health Surveys: Survey Data Collection Techniques'. Welcome, Jane! GUEST: Thanks for having me, I'm looking forward to our discussion. HOST: Great! To start, can you share a bit about your personal experiences and insights related to this course topic? GUEST: Absolutely. I've spent over 15 years working in public health, and I've seen firsthand how crucial it is to have strong survey data collection techniques. This course is designed to help professionals master those skills and make a real impact in health outcomes. HOST: That's fantastic. And what current industry trends are most relevant to this course? GUEST: One key trend is the growing use of technology in health surveys. From mobile data collection to online surveys, there are so many new tools and methods that can help us gather more accurate and timely data. HOST: Yes, I can imagine that presents both opportunities and challenges. Can you speak to any challenges you've faced in this field or while teaching this subject? GUEST: Certainly. One of the biggest challenges is ensuring data quality and representativeness, especially when using new technologies. It's important to train professionals not only in the technical aspects of survey data collection but also in best practices for designing and implementing surveys. HOST: That's a great point. And finally, what are your thoughts on the future of health informatics and survey data collection? GUEST: I think we'll continue to see more integration of technology and data analysis in health surveys. There's also a growing focus on using data to inform policy and improve health outcomes, which means there will be an even greater demand for professionals with strong survey data collection skills. HOST: Well said. Thank you so much for joining us today, Jane, and for sharing your insights on this important topic. GUEST: My pleasure, thanks for having me.
