Standards, Interoperability and Regulations in Health Informatics, 5 cr

Tampere University

Teaching periods

Course code

BBT.MJS.144

Language of learning

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Alpo Värri, Alpo Värri

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %

Coordinating organisation

MET Studies 100 %

Common learning outcomes

International outlook and global responsibility

Sustainable development goals

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

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.

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

All parts of the completion option are compulsory.