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HL50003: Knowledge, information & data

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take HL50001 and take HL50002
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims & Learning Objectives:

* Examine the coding, classification and storage of data with a study of the systems and quality assurance processes that are in place
* Study the implications of storing personal and confidential data and the strategies required in healthcare.
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
* Explain the principles of data storage and data interpretation
* Critically appraise systems for information management in healthcare including issues of quality assurance
* Advise on the issues of data protection and confidentiality legislation in relation to the electronic healthcare environment.

Content:
In addition to exploring the philosophy of knowledge, this unit explores some of the practical issues encountered throughout healthcare and will enable the student to discuss strategies for the secure management of data. This will include the following topics:
* Derivation and interpretation of information and knowledge
* Data collection in healthcare
* Data quality and Coding
* Data protection, security and confidentiality.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

HL50003 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department for Health
  • THHL-ADM13 : MSc Healthcare Informatics (Distance Learning)
  • THHL-ADL11 : PG Dip Healthcare Informatics (Distance Learning)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/14 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.