Overview
Health Informatics is one of the fastest growing areas within the healthcare sector. Simply, Health Informatics is all about getting the right information to the right person at the right time. It is critical to the delivery of the right type of information to healthcare professionals for them to deliver the most appropriate care to patients. If you are working in, or closely with, the health sector and have an interest in using information and communication technologies to improve services, this is the course for you. Participants will learn the theory behind health informatics and develop practical management skills, as well as the ability to evaluate current trends in health and social care.
The course is designed for a wide range of people including medical laboratory technicians, nurses, midwives, medical practitioners, paramedics, and IT managers who want to keep ahead in this rapidly advancing field of health informatics. This is a one and a half year programme.
Modules and courses
Mode of course delivery
The programme is offered through distance education, a learning oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular professional work. The programme is offered in a mixed mode format. The approach uses print and electronic media in order to be responsive to the needs of the learner and also maximize the use of technology in course delivery.
At the heart of the programme is excellent online learning materials developed by capable and competent resource persons from KNUST and other recognized institutions.
Academic Support Systems/Services
Limited face-to-face facilitated sessions are provided at all the Learning Centres. These sessions are supported by print and electronic materials, and local learning facilitators who also support and direct students as they work through the resources provided.
The Centres provide learning support to students living in different parts of the country, thus reducing travel expenses.
Learning centres
Head of department
Exam officer
Programme coordinator
Dr. Frimpong Twum
Lecturer
Biography
Candidates must have one of the following:
- First degree with at least Second Class Lower division from a recognised university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Technology and Communication, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Human Biology, Nursing, Paramedics, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Herbal Medicine, Medical Laboratory, Biomathematics, Biostatistics, Engineering, Mathematics or Qualitative Programmes.
- Applicants whose first degrees are not listed under (1) above but have worked in the medical field for at least three years may be considered.
All students will initially be admitted into the programme as MSc students. After the taught courses, students who obtain a Cumulative Weighted Average of at least 65.00 may request to change to MPhil for a one year research work and six months of research work for MSc students.
