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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
BME3980 | Information Technologies in Medicine | Spring Fall |
3 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. GÖKMEN ALTAY |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
Course Objectives: | The course introduces basic aspects of medical applications of information technology. Some of the main topics of the course includes medical informatics, electronic health records, patient informatics and web services, online medical resources, search engines, mobile technology, evidence based medicine, examples of clinical practice guidelines, patient safety and technology, electronic prescribing, telemedicine, bioinformatics programs, public archiving , e-forms. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Identify available IT applications in medicines and their role in healthcare delivery. II. Describe operating principles of IT in medicine. III. Identify the business, clinical, and educational aspects of IT in medicine. IV. Explain various techniques and technology employed for assessment in medicine. |
Overview of Medical Informatics Electronic Health Records Patient Informatics Online Medical Resources Use of Search Engines Defines mobile technology This lecture takes participants through the steps required for Clinical Practice Guidelines. Patient Monitoring system Review and Exam This lecture provides Disease Registries examples Provides the basics of Patient Safety and Technology. Operation principles of Electronic Prescribing. Defines telemedicine services and current applications. Describes popular bioinformatics programs |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Overview of Medical Informatics | |
2) | Electronic Health Records | |
3) | Patient Informatics | |
4) | Online Medical Resources | |
5) | Use of Search Engines | |
6) | Defines mobile technology | |
7) | This lecture takes participants through the steps required for Clinical Practice Guidelines. | |
8) | Patient Monitoring system | |
9) | Review and Exam | |
10) | This lecture provides Disease Registries examples | |
11) | Provides the basics of Patient Safety and Technology. | |
12) | Operation principles of Electronic Prescribing. | |
13) | Defines telemedicine services and current applications. | |
14) | Describes popular bioinformatics programs |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Wootton, R., Craig, J, Patterson, V, Introduction to Telemedicine (2nd ed.), 2006 |
References: |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 20 |
Midterms | 1 | % 30 |
Final | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 50 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 42 |
Midterms | 1 | 15 |
Final | 1 | 25 |
Total Workload | 124 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | |
2) | identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
3) | Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | |
4) | Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for engineering management practice; employ information technologies effectively. | |
5) | Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering management problems. | |
6) | Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently. | |
7) | Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. | |
8) | Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. | |
9) | Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
10) | Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
11) | Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |
12) | Develop effective and efficient managerial skills. |