Introduction to Health Informatics

This microcredential introduces how information technology is applied in healthcare services. It will give the student an understanding of the integration of technology, people and information from a health perspective. The student will be introduced to Electronic Health Records, their structure and the purpose of them. The student will also be introduced to some of the software systems that are used within health related disciplines

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Applicants will be expected to hold a Level 5 National / Higher Certificate in Business, Science, Engineering or equivalent. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant experience may also be considered through ATU’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.Define the basic components of informatics

2.Understand data, information, and knowledge from a health perspective

3.Explain the basic components of an Electronic Health Record and the purpose of it

4.Describe the applications of informatics to health related problems

5.List the different types of information systems used within health related disciplines

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Gain an accredited NFQ qualification/micro credential that you may count towards a full award if you so wish in the future.

Previous modules may be used as recognition of prior learning towards Advance Centre degree programmes.

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