Course unit, curriculum year 2023–2024
BBT.MJS.144
Standards, Interoperability and Regulations in Health Informatics, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Active in period 4 (4.3.2024–31.5.2024)
Course code
BBT.MJS.144Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2021–2022, 2022–2023, 2023–2024Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Alpo Värri, Alpo VärriResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Core content
- Health informatics regulations, particularly for health software production: key international directives, national regulation, self-regulation.
- Security, privacy, and data protection. Principles, regulation and guidelines for application in health informatics.
- Standards and interoperability in health informatics. Key standards: HL7, CDA, IHE, etc.
Complementary knowledge
- Examples of practical cybersecurity incidents
- Status of application of standards in Finland and other EU countries and in cross-border health information exchange.
Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Exam, accepted group exercises in a class room and an assignment
Completion of all options is required.
Participation in teaching
08.01.2024 – 26.02.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)
Completion option 2
Exam, accepted remote solo exercises and an assignment.
Completion of all options is required.
Independent study
08.01.2024 – 26.02.2024
Active in period 3 (1.1.2024–3.3.2024)