Short course

Health Information and Health Informatics

You will learn to identify sources of health information; understand the health information systems the in UK and how they are integrated, learn the governance structure behind health information; the role of computerised decision support systems; and emerging information related technologies in delivering health care.

Start date
12-16 February 2024
Duration
5 days
Mode
Face-to-face
Cost
Home - £565 International - £1480
Level
Postgraduate Microcredential
Credit
10 credits

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, you will be able to:
1. Develop, collate and appraise suitable health information data and systems to describe given health conditions
2. Understand and interpret current trends and future developments in population health data collection and storage
3. Critically analyse governance structures in handling health information related data
4. Understand the principles of the role of computerised decision support tools in the management of health conditions at a population level.

Module Attendance Required

1 block week of teaching.

Assessment

One written assignment.

Module Coordinators

Professor Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar
Dr Nicola Adderley

Module perquisites

Degree level needed

Stand alone Course

This module can be taken as a standalone course. It can be assessed or non assessed. To apply, please contact the Programme Coordinator on 0121 414 7577 or at mph@contacts.bham.ac.uk.

All applications must be received a minimum of one month before the start date of the module. For further information on fees or entry requirements, please contact the Programme Administrator.