Information Management in Healthcare is one of the modules that are included in the Public Health degree. During the healthcare management course you will learn how to gather information, how to interpret data and how to put on effective healthcare presentations.

To earn a Public Health (Hons) degree from ICS, you must complete 18 modules. Information Management in Healthcare is one of the optional modules that are included. Learning how to give healthcare presentations and pass on information is are important parts of health promotion, making the healthcare management course an excellent aspect of your studies.

By choosing ICS, you will take this healthcare management course by distance learning. This means you can study for a valuable degree without the hassle of attending regular classes.

As well as being part of the Public Health degree, the Information Management in Healthcare module can be completed on a standalone basis. This will help you make effective healthcare presentations and further your personal development.
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Information Management in Healthcare

With so much information available, from so many sources, it’s important to know how to use it.  This module will examine how data can be translated into useable information, and how that information can then be organized, presented and interpreted.  The module also considers how managers can make the best use of information and effectively disseminate it to others.

Main Topics of Study

>The meaning of data and information
>Local and national sources of health data
>The collection of primary and secondary data
>Information technology
>Transforming data into information
>Computers in data storage and information creation
>Interpretation in management decision making
>Database management in health care settings

Assessment

There are a number of formative assessments that you complete as part of your study and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You’ll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module that determines your final mark.

Summative Assessment Breakdown

50% Exam
50% Assignment

Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place in April and November.
Please note there are additional assessment fees for each module.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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