Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module will provide students with the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of public health and primary care, recognising the role of health informatics and digital technologies in improving healthcare; along with the competencies relating to approaches to person centred decision making. The module takes a blended learning approach to meet the needs of students in professional roles and encourages collaborative practice.
Aims
To gain a comprehensive understanding of population health and its relationship to Primary Care, the role of UK Health Security Agency / Office of Health Improvement (formerly Public Health England), health informatics and digital health.
Intended Learning Outcomes
demonstrate a critical understanding of population health and its relationship to Primary Care as a gatekeeper;: 1critically evaluate the role of health informatics in identifying targets for improving population / global health / the health of communities;: 1critically examine the role of digital health technology in improving the health of communities and populations.: 1
26 hours online study (with online teacher presence)60 hours reading and private study64 hours assessment preparation and writing
Description of Module Assessment
1: Poster weighted 100%Presentation of a digital poster