Health Management Information Systems
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 98 pages
- 1 units
This course provides an understanding of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) and their role in improving healthcare delivery. It covers the history of HMIS, key terminologies, data sources, and quality assurance strategies. Students will learn about data management, ethical considerations, leadership, governance, and communication within HMIS. The course also explores monitoring and evaluation techniques for health projects and programs.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS301, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS301 · PHS301
The list of questions that you would be able to answer is not limited to the above list. To gain the most from this course you should endeavor to apply the principles you have learnt to your understanding of Community health.
What you should be able to do
- Define key terminologies used in Health Management Information Systems
- Undertake Health Data Management to provide great health information
- Understand the foundational basis for the National Health Management Information System Policy
- Describe Project cycle, Monitoring tools and Evaluation of health projects and programmes
- Explain the importance of data quality and assurance strategies
What it prepares you for
- Health Information Manager
- Public Health Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Health Informatics Specialist
- Hospitals
- Public Health Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Research Institutions
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Health Data Types and Sources
Unit 8: Instruments for Health Data
Understanding the nuances between sensitivity and specificity requires careful attention to detail and practical application.
- Chapter Five- Steps in Conducting and Processing Health Data
Unit 13: Steps in Conducting Survey/Censuses
Applying appropriate sampling techniques requires understanding of statistical concepts and potential biases.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 20.5 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Global History of HMIS
Unit 1: Global History of HMIS · 1.5 hours
Read about the evolution of health records and HMIS.. Understand the roles of AARL and AHIMA.. Discuss the impact of technology on health information management..
- Week 2Module 2: Nigeria History of HMIS
Unit 2: History of HMIS in Nigeria · 1.5 hours
Examine the development of HMIS in Nigeria.. Discuss the contributions of medical record officers.. Analyze the future trends in health information management..
- Week 3Module 3: Terminologies Used in Health Management Information Systems
Unit 3: Terminologies Used in HMIS · 1 hour
Define key terminologies related to HMIS.. Understand the definitions of health, management, information, and systems.. Differentiate between data sources and data types..
Unit 4: Definition and Concept of Health · 1 hour
Explore the expanded definition of health.. Discuss the factors influencing health status.. Analyze the application and intervention needs in healthcare..
- Week 4Module 3: Terminologies Used in Health Management Information Systems
Unit 5: Expanded Concept of Management · 1 hour
Understand the expanded concept of management.. Discuss the role of management in achieving health goals.. Examine the expected achievements of good management in HMIS..
Unit 6: Expanded Concept on Information · 1 hour
Explore the expanded concept of information.. Discuss the relationship between data and health information.. Understand how to generate health information..
- Week 5Module 3: Terminologies Used in Health Management Information Systems
Unit 7: Expanded Concept of Systems · 1 hour
Understand the expanded concept of systems.. Discuss the elements of a health information system.. Analyze the vaccine delivery system as an example..
- Week 6Module 4: Health Data Types and Sources
Unit 8: Instruments for Health Data · 1.5 hours
Describe instruments for measuring health data.. Understand the concepts of reliability and validity.. Discuss factors affecting the consistency of HMIS..
- Week 7Module 4: Health Data Types and Sources
Unit 9: Types and Sources of Health Data · 1.5 hours
Explain different types of health data.. Discuss various sources of health data.. Understand the limitations associated with data collection..
- Week 8Module 4: Health Data Types and Sources
Unit 10: Health Services-Based Data Sources · 1 hour
Describe health services-based data sources.. List examples of data produced from routine health services.. Understand health and disease surveillance..
Unit 11: Facility Audit and Tools in Routine Data · 1 hour
Explain facility audit and its importance.. Discuss tools in routine health data collection and reporting.. Understand tools in health disease surveillance..
- Week 9Module 4: Health Data Types and Sources
Unit 12: Population-Based Data Sources · 1.5 hours
Discuss population census and its importance.. Explain resident population and enumerated population.. Describe sample surveys and their types..
- Week 10Module 5: Steps in Conducting and Processing Health Data
Unit 13: Steps in Conducting Survey/Censuses · 1.5 hours
Define the problem and delineate survey objectives.. State the hypothesis and review current knowledge.. Select sample for health survey and apply sampling methods..
- Week 11Module 5: Steps in Conducting and Processing Health Data
Unit 14: Steps in Processing Health Data · 1.5 hours
Describe the planning phase in data processing.. Discuss data processing methods.. Describe the reporting method..
- Week 12Module 6: Health Data Quality Assurance
Unit 15: Health Data Quality Assurance · 1.5 hours
Explain the characteristics of quality health information.. Enumerate factors contributing to good quality health data.. Discuss strategies for assuring quality health information..
- Week 13Chapter- Seven- Health Data Inventory and Documentation
Unit 16: Health Data Inventory · 1.5 hours
Explain the meaning of data inventory and documentation.. Describe data documentation processes.. Discuss the benefits and challenges of data inventory..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives and ensure you can meet them.
- Create flashcards for key terminologies and definitions.
- Practice applying data quality assurance strategies to sample datasets.
- Focus on understanding the roles and responsibilities of different government tiers in HMIS.
- Develop case studies illustrating ethical considerations in health information management.
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS301 about?
This course provides an understanding of Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) and their role in improving healthcare delivery. It covers the history of HMIS, key terminologies, data sources, and quality assurance strategies. Students will learn about data management, ethical considerations, leadership, governance, and communication within HMIS. The course also explores monitoring and evaluation techniques for health projects and programs.
How many units does PHS301 have?
PHS301, Health Management Information Systems, has 1 unit across 1 module, over 98 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS301?
PHS301 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS301 hard?
PHS301 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does PHS301 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 1 units.
How is PHS301 assessed?
PHS301 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with PHS301?
Health Information Manager, Public Health Analyst, Data Analyst and Health Informatics Specialist.