Health Informatics for better and safer healthcare

Overview

Learn when and how Informatics is used in different fields of healthcare, what the benefits are and the challenges that still lie ahead.

What you'll learn

What kinds of careers are out there in Health Information Technology? What are the core disciplines on which Health Information technology is built? How does C…

Syllabus 2

This massive open online course (MOOC) aims to provide the diverse and international audience of health practitioners, students, managers, administrators, technical experts (e.g., computer programmer…
The entire course covers 4 weeks divided into 11 modules. Completion certificates are issued on the basis of participation in all 11 modules and submission of a final project. Weekly commitment is es…

Skills you'll practise

Health Information Technology Information Technology Systems Design Health Informatics Electronic Medical Record Certified Computer Programmer

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
A clear syllabus (2 parts) you can see before you start.
Hands-on: you build or practise, not just watch.

Disadvantages

Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
Runs on fixed dates, so you may have to wait for the next run.

Some points apply to every course of this kind; see how we rank.

Free to audit

Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate. Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

No prior knowledge or experience needed.

Taught by

Maxim TopazPhD

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