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Health Information Systems Usage

The Health 1.0 module sets out the skill and knowledge necessary for staff to operate a Health Information System (HIS) efficiently and securely.

The Health module builds on and complements professional education and practice principles, and generic ICT skills, to cover the increasingly important area where computer systems used in the health sector may challenge both established professional practice and good data management. It is suitable for all users of patient data systems, such as doctors, nurses, and healthcare support staff.

What are the benefits of this module?

  • Provides a clear, easy-to-follow programme
  • Provides a comprehensive introduction to health information systems that can be applied to a range of health information systems software
  • Certification covers the common international HIS requirements along with an understanding of key national legislation
  • Certifies best practice in HIS software use
  • Developed by an international expert group of health professionals

Learning outcomes

On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  • Understand the key features of a Health Information System (HIS)
  • Use a HIS safely and efficiently
  • Understand the ethics, rules, and regulations relating to HIS
  • Understand confidentiality, security, and access control when using a HIS
  • Understand and interpret electronically recorded data

Module Overview:

CATEGORY SKILL SET
Concepts
  • Healthcare Information Systems
  • HIS types
Due care
  • Confidentiality
  • Access control
  • Security
User skills
  • Navigation
  • Decision support
  • Output reports
Policy and procedure
  • Principles
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Assessment bookings open:12 September 2022Start booking assessments from this date.
Assignment brief release date:19 September 2022Assignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date.
Registration deadline:30 September 2022New learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date.
Booking deadline:7 October 2022Bookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date.
Timed OBE release date:24 October 2022Timed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date.
Learners' submission deadline:14 November 2022All assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date.
Centres' submission deadline:21 November 2022Your centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date.
Results:28 February 2023 

May 2023 Assessments:

Assessment bookings open:To be advisedStart booking assessments from this date.
Assignment brief release date:To be advisedAssignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date.
Registration deadline:To be advisedNew learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date.
Booking deadline:To be advisedBookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date.
Timed OBE release date:To be advisedTimed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date.
Learners' submission deadline:To be advisedAll assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date.
Centres' submission deadline:To be advisedYour centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date.
Results:To be advised 

There is no fee to register with EDUWEB but there is a fee to register with ABE.  Their fees are:

Joining at Level Registration Fee (£) Exemption

Fee per subject (£)

 Examination / Assignment Fee per subject (£)
4 45 55 50
5 60 70 65
6 75 80 75

*Note: The registration fee is paid only once when you first register with ABE and includes the first year's annual subscription.

Annual Subscription Fee (£)
Students and associate members 40
Full member 60
Fellow member 75

Annual subscriptions are due each year in the April or October 12 months after your initial registration.  (The annual subscription fee also reactivates a lapsed account.)