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Høst 2012
TLM-3010 Telemedicine Applications - 10 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for klinisk medisin
Type of course
Theoretical and practical. The subject can be taken as a singular course as long as the admission requirement for the Master Program is satisfied.
Course contents
The course will cover the following topics:
1) Definitions of 'telemedicine' and 'telemedical applications'.
2) An overview of types of telemedicine.
3) An overview of telemedical applications in routine use in the Norwegian health system and in Helse Nord.
4) Telemedicine applications in psychiatry, including videoconferencing.
5) Promoters of telemedicine.
6) Characteristics of successfully implemented telemedical applications.
7) Finding information about telemedicine, online and offline resources.
8) Use of central research databases.
The course is a central part of the Master's programme and introduces the students to telemedicine.
Admission requirements
Bachelor Degree in Health related disciplines.
Objective of the course
Learning Outcomes:
Following the course, the students should be able to:
1) Define 'telemedicine' and 'telemedical applications'.
2) Give an overview of types of telemedicine.
3) Describe the main types of telemedical applications in current use in the Norwegian health system.
4) Share first-hand experience regarding some telemedical application.
5) Discuss telemedical applications in psychiatry.
6) Identify potential gains and challenges related to the implementation of telemedicine and e-health.
7) Discuss the conditions for successfully implementing telemedicine and e-health services.
8) Find information about telemedicine and use central research databases.
Language of instruction
English.
Teaching methods
The course consists of a combination of lectures, discussions, homework, practical exercises and demonstrations of telemedical applications. In addition to physical attendance of lectures and seminars, part of the course is net-based that requires active participation of students via Fronter. All assignments are submitted electronically in Fronter.
Assessment
2-weeks' take-home examination based on a specific assignment.
Norwegian grading system: A-E, with F as fail.
Evaluation:
Course evaluation is conducted by both students and the lecturer at the end of the course.
Date for examination
Take-home assignment Frist innlevering: 12.11.2012
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.
Recommended reading/syllabus
An updated recommended reading list will be available on the website and via Fronter at the beginning of the Autumn Semester.