Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module builds on knowledge, skills and competences obtained in the course module: Dataflow, Databases and Data Quality or knowledge, skills and competences equivalent to this.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge of standards on information and communication models in health care. 

• Have knowledge of terminology and semantics in clinical information systems from interface to database level. 

• Understand use of clinical information for primary and secondary purposes. 

• Have knowledge of different research approaches related to terminology and models in clinical information systems. 

Skills

• Can apply appropriate methods for Information System development and research. 

• Can analyze the need for terminology and classifications in a given clinical information system. 

• Can choose and apply appropriate standards for a given clinical information system to create interoperability. 

• Can discuss issues associated with primary and secondary use of clinical information.

Competences

• Can assess needs for the level of interoperability to solve different kind of problems in digital health. 

• Are able to evaluate terminology and models in clinical information systems in regard to digital health.

Type of instruction

This course focuses on semantic interoperability and how to achieve this by applying appropriate standards and terminology. The module will be supporting participants in handling issues with reuseable data and information. The teaching format is blended learning based on self-study of both written material and video clips, discussion in study groups and online seminars. 

Exam

Exams

Name of exam	Standardization and Interoperability in Health Care
Type of exam	Written or oral exam
ECTS	5
Permitted aids	See semester description
Assessment	7-point grading scale
Type of grading	Internal examination
Criteria of assessment	The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures