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Healthcare Data Acquisition, Management and Analysis (10 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

  • 3.1. Explain the range of available healthcare data sources and the usefulness of each.
  • 3.2. Transfer data to an electronic database and store it correctly according to ethical guidelines.
  • 3.3. Organise data to prepare for data analysis
  • 3.4. Carry out basic statistical tests using SPSS and R software and interpret these results.

Module Learning Aims & Rationale

This module explores all aspects of handling healthcare data; from acquiring data, to managing them electronically and organising and conducting analysis.

Recommended Reading List

Detailed reading lists will be provided by session lecturers