| Code | NU6313 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 23rd October - 3rd December 2023 |
| Fees | €900.00 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 14/09/2024 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| Venue | Fully On-line |
| Start Date | 21st October 2024 |
Outline
Module Objective: This module focuses on information communication technology (interchangeably referred to as digital health/ehealth/informatics) and its application to healthcare.
Module Content: The role and vision of digital health will be explored from a national and international perspective. Ethical considerations surrounding ehealth will be examined. The impact of digital healthcare technologies on health, health services delivery and workforce will be considered. Genomics will be investigated. The importance of classification systems/language and standards will be explored within the context of system development. Organisational development will be considered within the context of digital health. The learning environment within healthcare will be explored from a digital health perspective.
This module will provide students with knowledge to help them explore and contribute to the developing role of ICT in healthcare.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Critically explore pertinent issues such as trust and privacy as they apply to digital health.
- Identify and critically analyse current and future contributions of ICT/digital health to how healthcare is delivered.
- Explore standard development in relation to structuring information around discrete clinical concepts.
- Appraise the use of classification systems in relation to digital health.
- Explore diverse issues within digital health for example genomics.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
200hr(s) Other (Online Learning: Online discussions and Participation, Required Reading, Assignment Preparation and Submission, Self-Directed Learning).
Practicalities
21st Oct- 4th Dec 2024
All on-line. No formal attendance.
Requirements
Fees and Costs
€900 plus an application fee of €35
How To Apply
To apply for this module click the Apply Now button. Once you have created your profile you can start your application by selecting the option below:
- Gather any additional documents required (including a passport-style photo), copy of your degree parchment if not a previous UCC graduate.
- The full module fee of €935 will be payable on submission of your application.