CareerFit CourseFinderPractices in Health Informatics - Sligo
- Course code
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- Level
- Level 6
- Award
- Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
- Classification
- Special Purpose
- Awarding body
- Atlantic Technological University
- Duration
- 1 year part-time, online. Recommended Study Hours per week It is recommended that students should try to allow for 7 hours per week for a 5 credit module. On-Campus Attendance Requirement No attendance required. Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Programme summary
Medical and Health Information Science primarily encompasses the field of health informatics which is typically defined “as the science of evaluating, implementing and utilizing technology to manage all information related to the patient care delivery process at all levels: clinical, financial, technological and enterprise. It is a multidisciplinary field, drawing from health information and computer science, psychology, sociology and engineering.
Entry requirements
Applicants must hold a National Framework of Qualifications Level 5 or equivalent and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligos RPL process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie
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