Unit Code: HSM503

Unit Name: Introduction to Information Systems for Health Managers

Description: This Course aims to provide health professionals with a firm understanding of the need, relevance and benefits of efficient and meaningful systems for the collection of Health Information and its appropriate utilization. Furthermore, the Course will introduce epidemiological concepts of health, health measurements and the role of Information Systems in disease prevention and control, thus providing the basis for successful health planning and management. Assessment activities will include assignments and a final written exam.

Learning Target Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1: Define health data, health information and health information systems. 2: Describe district, population, epidemiological principles and measures of frequency to produce health Information. 3: Discuss the different health data sources and uses, types of health surveillance systems and challenges, and the roles of HIS in-disease prevention and control. 4: Describe the different types of epidemiological surveys and the importance of data quality during data collection, data management, and dissemination of health information by health managers. 5: Discuss the importance of District Health Planning and Health Information for health managers.

Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1