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Kursnamn
Public Health Informatics: Applications and Implementations, 7,5hp
 
Kurskategori Fristående kurs
Huvudområde Folkhälsovetenskap - FH1
Ämnesområde Folkhälsovetenskap - FHA
  Kurskod   8FA108
Mål
Public Health Informatics is applied as a basis for organizational development within health services, and further developed as a field of scientific study. Central in the course are application of Health Informatics theory during implementation of computer-based information systems and process models in health service organizations.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
On successful completion of the course, the student will be able to

• apply information and communication theory in health practice settings
• appraise computer-based information systems in implementation processes within public health
• assess the interdependence between information systems and intervention process in health services
•evaluate the utility of different information system designs from a health service management perspective
Kursinnehåll
The main contents of the course:

• application of informatics theory in health servíce practice
• computer-based information systems and components applicable in health services
• integrated intervention and information system model analysis
• management information systems
• implementation of research in system practice

The course is given in such a way that both men’s and women’s experiences and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Undervisning/Arbetsformer
The educational method used is problem-based learning (PBL). PBL emphasises the student’s development of free, self-supporting, lifelong learning ability as an instrument for critical inquiry. The students own queries and the problems formulated form the basis of PBL. What is also important is the student’s ability to take responsibility for his/her own learning, and to seek and evaluate information and knowledge as well as to develop co-operative skills and a flexible attitude to different views and ideas.
The educational methods include web based education and seminars.
Examination
The course is examined by mandatory seminar assignments and a written report. Compulsory items include active participation in working teams and seminars, and completed assignments.
Re-examination for a student who has failed to pass an examination may take place on a scheduled re-examination date, which is notified at the beginning of the semester, or at the next available regular examination date.
After failing two examinations students are entitled to support and study guidance from the educational staff.
Students who have failed the course or part of the course twice are entitled to request another examiner for the following examination occasion.

Extent of re-examination
The extent of a re-examination shall be similar to the regular examination

Entries for examinations
Rules for entries for examinations are given in the course information. In addition the "Regulations regarding examinations and examiners" laid down by decision of Linköping University (Dnr LiU 1109/00−40) apply.

Omfattning av omexamination och förnyad bedömning av verksamhetsförlagd utbildning
För såväl omexamination som förnyad bedömning av verksamhetsförlagd utbildning gäller att omfattningen skall vara densamma som vid ordinarie examination respektive första bedömningstillfället. Vid underkänt på verksamhetsförlagd utbildning får studenten göra detta moment ytterligare en gång. Tidpunkt för omprövning bedöms i varje enskilt fall men kan ske endast när lärare och handledare finns att tillgå.

Anmälan till examination/tentamen
Inför varje kurs anges hur anmälan till examination skall gå till. I övrigt tillämpas Föreskrifter rörande examination och examinatorer enligt beslut vid Linköpings Universitet.

Antal examinationstillfällen
Resurskrävande examinationsformer är begränsade till sammanlagt fem gånger; d vs student som inte godkänts vid ordinarie examinationstillfälle har möjlighet att genomgå provet vid ytterligare fyra tillfällen. Därefter ges inget ytterligare tillfälle. Övriga examinationsformer har studenten rätt gå igenom ett obegränsat antal gånger. Tidpunkten för omexamination skall anges i början av varje termin. Den studerande har rätt att anmäla behov av stöd efter två underkända prov.
Förkunskap
At least three years of full-time undergraduate studies (i.e. at least 180 credits) in a major subject area with relevance for the respective core disciplines/roles; for example Behavioural Science, Biomedical Laboratory Science, Dentistry, Dietetics, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Public Health Science, Social Sciences, Speech Therapy and Language Pathology , including an independent exam element which has at least 15 credits, or the corresponding equivalent.
Applicants with a degree from a non-Swedish university must enclose an official examination certificate of at least three years of full-time studies in relevant subjects.
Furthermore, the course Public health Informatics: Theoretical foundations (8FA107) or equivalent.
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to "Engelska B"; i.e. English as native language or an internationally recognized test, e.g. TOEFL (minimum scores: Paperbased 575 + TWE-score 4.5, internetbased 90 TWE-score 20), IELTS, academic (minimum score: Overall band 6.5 and no band under 5.5), or equivalent.
Betyg
På kursen ges betyget Godkänd eller Underkänd.
Kursbevis
Kursbevis utfärdas av fakultetsstyrelsen för medicinska fakulteten, efter begäran av den studerande.
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Public Health Informatics: Applications and Implementations
Public Health Informatics: Applications and Implementations
 
Kursgivare är: IMH - Inst för medicin och hälsa
           
Dnr:   Kurskod: 8FA108      
    Provkoder: (se förteckning i LADOK)      
Ämne: Folkhälsovetenskap - FH1          
           
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