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Healthcare Information Systems

Programme ScheduleDuration (days)Mode of DeliveryProgramme Code
16 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct 2024 | 9am-5.30pm3Classroom LearningTGS-2020513493

Course Overview

Healthcare is now supported heavily by information systems. What are the various types of information systems used within healthcare institutions? What are the functions of a nursing information system? What are the key features and impacts on nursing and other healthcare professionals associated with technology applications such as order entry, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy information systems? This course aims to answer these questions.

Course Objectives

Course will enable participants to:

  • Understand and apply the various healthcare information systems in their work environment.
  • Understand the need to integrate information technology into the strategic plan of the healthcare organization.
  • Understand how to select an information system.
  • Understand the various factors that play a vital role in the adoption and use of technology.
  • Understand Telehealth and how to apply Telehealth in a healthcare environment.

Prerequisites

At least a diploma (or equivalent) with managerial exposure.

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This programme is part of

  • Professional Certificate in Healthcare Computational Systems

    • Types of Available Fundings

  • SkillsFuture Credit
  • UTAP
  • PSEA
  • Enhanced Training Support
  • SFEC

    • Instructors


    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui

    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui

    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui is a Specialist in Data Analytics, System Analysis and Development. He is an IT techie who is passionate about computer systems and technology. He is involved in a few startups and is constantly looking into innovative IT solutions which can be translated to business ideas, with the recent one in the area of Big Data Analytics. He is also a mobile application developer and has produced more than 10 mobile apps. Dr Lek has been teaching various undergraduate courses and executive courses in National University of Singapore (NUS) since 2006. Some of these modules include programming methodology, enterprise system analysis and development, and data mining. During this period, he has won a number of teaching awards such as NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18) and NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Honor Roll (2018/19), Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17), and Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Honor Roll (2017/18). Dr Lek received his Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems) from NUS in 2013. His research area is in Natural Language Processing (Sentiment Analysis). He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (1st class Honors) in Computer Engineering from NUS. Industry Credentials Shopping Malls (UOL, Marina Square, ION), Healthcare (SingHealth), Government (STB), various SMEs in F&B, Apparels, Cleaning Solutions, Photography, Health Products, Baby Products

    A/Prof Danny Poo

    A/Prof Danny Poo

    A/Prof Danny Poo brings with him 35 years of Software Engineering and Information Technology and Management experience. A graduate from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), England, Dr Poo is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Systems and Analytics, National University of Singapore. Prior to joining the University, Dr Poo was with the System Operations at DBSBank, Singapore. A Steering Committee member of the Asia-Pacific Software Engineering Conference, Dr Poo is actively involved in Information Management and Healthcare Analytics research. A well-known speaker in seminars, Dr Poo has conducted numerous in-house training and consultancy for organizations, both locally and regionally. Dr Poo is the author of five books on Object-Oriented Software Engineering, Java Programming language and Enterprise JavaBeans.

    Dr Poo notable teaching credentials include:

    • Data Strategy
    • Data StoryTelling
    • Data Visualisation
    • Data Analytics
    • Machine Learning
    • Data Management
    • Data Governance
    • Data Architecture
    • Capstone Projects for Business Analytics
    • Software Engineering
    • Server-side Systems Design and Development
    • Information Technology Project Management
    • Health Informatics
    • Healthcare Analytics
    • Health Informatics Leadership.
    Industry Credentials
    • Deutsche Bank
    • Gemplus
    • Micron
    • NCR
    • PIL
    • PSA
    • Rhode-Schwarz
    • Standard Chartered Bank
    • ST Electronic
    • Monetary Authority of Singapore
    • Infocomm Development Authority
    • National Library Board
    • Ministry of Manpower
    • Nanyang Technological University
    • Nanyang Polytechnic
    • National University Hospital.

    Programme Fees


    Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
    39 years old
    or younger    		 40 years old
    or older
    Full Programme Fee S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00
    Less: SSG Grant Amount S$1,785.00 S$1,785.00 S$1,785.00 S$1,785.00 -
    Nett Programme Fee S$765.00 S$765.00 S$765.00 S$765.00 S$2,550.00
    9% GST on Nett Programme Fee S$68.85 S$68.85 S$68.85 S$68.85 S$229.50
    Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST S$833.85 S$833.85 S$833.85 S$833.85 S$2,779.50
    Less Additional Funding - S$510.00 - S$510.00 -
    Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, Including GST, after additional funding from the various funding schemes S$833.85 S$323.85 S$833.85 S$323.85 S$2,779.50
    1. Total Nett Programme Fee Payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
    2. GST shall apply at prevailing rates.
    3. Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
    4. Singaporeans and Singapore PRs are eligible for up to 90% SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) funding, subject to SSG funding guidelines.

    Other Information

    This course is eligible for Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). NTUC members can enjoy up to 50% funding (capped at $250 per year) under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above can enjoy higher funding support up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees, for courses attended between 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2025. Please click here for more information.

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