Hi,
Please see the note below from Sukvinda Chima at the University of Central England. See also information about the Health Information Services Management course.
Evidence base, a research and evaluation unit at the University of Central England, is carrying out some research on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Relief. As part of an evaluation of a course which is being run for Macmillan Cancer information workers, we are interesting in getting a general idea of the skills gaps among health information workers and looking at if/how these are addressed through the course. We are hoping to arrange 20-30 minute telephone interviews with people who have a knowledge of this area. If you think you might be able to help please contact [log in to unmask]
Overview of the HISM course
The Health Information Services Management course is an educational partnership between Macmillan Cancer Relief and the University of Central England (UCE). It was launched in September 2004. The course was, in part, a response to national drivers such as the CHOICE agenda in the NHS which emphasises the importance of informed consent and relies on good communications skills and high quality available information.
The first cohort of students completed the course in May 2005 and the second cohort was admitted in October 2005. The course is aimed at three groups: Macmillan Information post holders, UCE students studying for a Masters in Information and Library Management and students from other relevant cancer organisations.
The aims of the module are:
* To develop a range of skills necessary for a health information worker to be an efficient and effective provider of information
* To develop a critical awareness of the range of potential health information sources available
* To promote the ability to select, appraise and use appropriate information sources to support the patient journey
* To develop an understanding of the principles and practices relating to health information services
* To develop the knowledge and awareness of how different intelligences are relevant to communication skills
* To identify where and how different communication skills may be used effectively
The syllabus covers:
* Health information sources (core resources, identification and selection and search methods)
* Evaluation of health information sources (appraisal methods and matching information to user needs)
* Management of health information resources (including cataloguing, indexing, presenting information accessibly)
* Usage and promotion of health information (including sign-posting, marketing and developing the service, auditing and monitoring)
* Communication skills (including multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence, information seeking patterns).
240 hours are allocated to the completion of the module. Class lectures, workshops and directed study account for 48 hours and, as most of the students are in full time employment, these take place during four weekend (Friday and Saturday) residential throughout the year.
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