Our Governance in Digital Health Solutions short course will develop your understanding of governance and legislation. This will ensure the responsible management of patient data.
Why study with us
- Be part of a digital health ready workforce.
- Tailor your study to your career aspirations, professional or organisational needs and interests.
- Online delivery means you can fit your studies around your work and other commitments.
Key course information
Level: Postgraduate, Level 7
Delivery: Online
Study mode: Part-time
Duration: 4 months
Module code: MB4082
Start date: September, January and May
The course is taught online and tutorials can be scheduled to suit your work pattern.
Course overview
On successful completion, you will be able to:
- Describe in detail current data protection requirements applied to digital heath.
- Discuss ethical principles applied to service delivery and safety of the user and wider society.
- Evaluate governance requirements of providers of digital health services. You'll be able to assess how an accountability framework is applied.
- Critically evaluate the limits and potential of client data sets. This will be in research and development of services and investigations.
Accreditations
Future careers in digital health
Our digital health courses will prepare you for work in the digitally-literate healthcare organisations of the 21st century.
You'll exploit digital opportunities in healthcare to improve patient outcomes. This means you'll deliver safe care more efficiently and effectively. You'll bridge the gap between health and social care teams.
Entry requirements
- British honours degree (2:2 class or above) or equivalent in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education
- GCSE Grade C or above in English Language / IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent
- Non-standard applicants are welcomed. Recognition of Prior and Work-Based Learning in accordance with University regulations may be available
This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry
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