Postgraduate Course: Freedom of Information and Records Management (HEIN11015)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Health Information |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
To introduce the theoretical and practical aspects of the Freedom of Information Act and its impact on the delivery of health and social care. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
The student will be expected to spend approximately 10 hours per week reading the course materials and additional/supplementary online and published resources; participating in online discussions and submitting required assignments. |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
a. Demonstrate an understanding of the Freedom of Information Act and associated legislation and any statutory instruments
b. Examine the impact of Freedom of Information in health and social care settings, in particular the impact on patient rights
c. Examine the impact of Freedom of Information on the operation of health and social care organisations
d. Discuss the relationship between Freedom of Information and confidentiality
e. Critically analyse the relationship between Freedom of Information and knowledge/information management
f. Give evidence-based advice to individuals or organisations regarding Freedom of Information in a variety of clinical and management contexts
g. Explain the procedures involved in auditing the information needs and flow within organisations
h. Explain the procedures involved in developing and managing a corporate records/information strategy
i. Undertake a risk assessment for Freedom of Information
j. Develop and undertake an information audit |
Assessment Information
Course assessments will relate to the learning outcomes. The summative work will be approximately 3000 words in total and be approved by the Programme Committee, on the
recommendation of the Course Convenor. Combined with formative components, it may incorporate one or more of the following:
* Essay style analysis or commentary
* Scenario analysis
* Critical/Significant incident analysis
* Reflective practice accounts
* Individual presentations
* Multiple Choice Questions
* Other relevant assessments |
Special Arrangements
The course will be delivered using RCSEd's VLE with appropriate links to the University's systems. Students will be expected to use a range of flexible learning methods including participation in discussion forums and wikis and accessing resources in a range of formats e.g.
pdf files, video clips, and audio files. In addition to the course materials and resources provided, candidates will be expected to use internet and published resources during self directed study and research. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Helen Pagliari
Tel: (0131 6)50 9464
Email: Claudia.Pagliari@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Ashley Stevenson
Tel: 0131-527-3410
Email: a.stevenson@rcsed.ac.uk |
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