Public Health Informatics: Theoretical Foundations, advanced course, 7,5 hp

For many important public health problems today, a sound epidemiological basis for intervention planning is lacking. Using modern information technology, it has become possible to gather biomedical, psychological, and social health data immediately at site in ways previously not attainable.
In this course methodologies and infrastructural foundations for gathering, storing and utilizing data as well as dissemination of knowledge within health service organizations are covered. Public Health Informatics is outlined both as a basis for organizational development within health services, and as a field of scientific study.

Nivå: AVANCERAD
Kursansvarig institution: HU
Kontaktpersoner:  Toomas Timpka, 010-103 1786, toomas.timpka@liu.se
 Cecilia Hedenstierna, 010-103 14 23, cecilia.hedenstierna@liu.se

Särskilda förkunskapskrav: 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, 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.
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.

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