Postgraduate Course: Patient Care Systems (Informatics) v 2 (HEIN11035)
Course Outline
| School | School of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Course type | Online Distance Learning |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | Health Information |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes a. Discuss the spectrum of patient care systems, and their function in the collection and management of data for patient care.
b. Explain the principles of data storage and interpretation.
c. Explain the use of modelling techniques to model information processes in a range of contexts.
d. Critically evaluate the significance of decision support systems to assist with effective and shared decision making.
e. Contribute to effective systems planning and deployment in a healthcare setting.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes a. Discuss the spectrum of patient care systems, and their function in the collection and management of data for patient care.
b. Explain the principles of data storage and interpretation.
c. Explain the use of modelling techniques to model information processes in a range of contexts.
d. Critically evaluate the significance of decision support systems to assist with effective and shared decision making.
e. Contribute to effective systems planning and deployment in a healthcare setting.
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Assessment Information
Assessment Component: Weighting toward final mark / Pass mark
MCQ: 10% /40%
Systems Evaluation Essay: 90% / 40%
Postings to forum: 0% / 40% |
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, online seminars 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
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Claudia Pagliari
Tel: (0131 6)50 9464
Email: Claudia.Pagliari@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Laura Vermeulen
Tel: 0131 527 3403
Email: l.vermeulen@rcsed.ac.uk |
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