Health Informatics

 

STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Theory  – Written Exams (70%) that include:

• Multiple choice test
• Short answer Questions
• Critical thinking Questions

Laboratory – Written Assignments (30%)

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to familiarize students with the applications of Informatics and Technology in the Health Sciences, with a particular focus on Nursing. It provides students with the necessary theoretical background on key topics related to health information systems. Specifically, students will be introduced to various categories of Health Information Systems and their contribution to improving public health. Additionally, the course covers office automation tools, fundamental concepts of networking and the internet, as well as online bibliographic databases widely used for retrieving scientific medical knowledge. Finally, it presents Nursing Information Systems and standards for coding and exchanging health information. The aim of the course is for students to understand the concept of computer science. The acquisition of basic knowledge in informatics and computers. The acquisition of knowledge in nursing informatics. To acquire skills in using Office application programs and finding health information on the world wide web.

 

By the end of the course students will be able to:

• Understand the nature of data found in Health Information Systems.
• Recognize and critically evaluate modern developments in the field of Health Information Systems.
• Use office application software for Healthcare Purposes.
• Locate health-related information on the internet.
• Be aware of the structure and functionality of Health Information Systems.
• Update and manage electronic health records (EHR)

 

GENERAL COMPETENCES

• Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information,
• Decision-making
• Working independently
• Working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Production of new research ideas
• Project planning and management