Course overview

This course will begin with an overview of Clinical Information System (CIS) in healthcare and take the learners through the different types of CIS in practice.

The course will then focus on Clinical Decision Support System (CDSS) as a specific type of CIS. With the context of CDSS, learners will learn about the key considerations in the different stages of CIS development including design, implementation and evaluation. As the course progresses, learners will be able to analyse how CDSS assist human-decision making and lead to improved care outcomes.

Part of a programme of 10 Health Informatics sessions which can be taken separately, or as a programme of 10. Designed by Newcastle University & Health Education England North East and North Cumbria, and accredited by the Faculty of Clinical Informatics UK.  See go.ncl.ac.uk/health-informatics for information about the whole programme.