Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Internship in Digital Health
Course Code
VVDG_046
Branch of Science
Economics and Business; Other Sub-Branches of Economics and Business
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Business Management
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Daiga Behmane
Structure Unit Manager
Daiga Behmane
Structural Unit
Health Management Teaching Group
Contacts
Dzirciema Street 16, Riga
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the internship is to provide students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in a real work environment, develop professional competencies in the field of digital health, as well as promote understanding of the digitalization of healthcare processes, data analysis, innovation implementation and interdisciplinary cooperation. During the internship, students get acquainted with the company's operations, participate in projects related to digital solutions in healthcare, and develop the skills necessary to work with health information systems, artificial intelligence tools, patient data protection and the development of digital services.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the structure of the health system, the basics of digital health, and the change management approach in the context of the digital transformation of the health system.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Student - understand the digital health ecosystem, its key players, processes and technological solutions in healthcare. - mastermind digital tools to solve healthcare or enterprise problems, including AI solutions and data analytics tools. - develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by working with real data and challenges in the field of digital health. - acquire data security and ethical principles by working with sensitive patient information and digital solutions.
Skills
1.Student - able to analyze and apply digital tools to address healthcare or business problems - acting and communicating in an interdisciplinary team - build critical thinking and problem-solving skills by working with real data and challenges in digital health
Competences
1.Student - demonstrate the competence of problem solving and change management in the field of digital health - implement data security and ethical principles by working with sensitive patient information and digital solutions - is able to make proposals by evaluating knowledge and skills acquired during the placement in the context of specific digital solutions
Assessment
Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Internship defense |
100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Student placement shall be assessed by a Commission established in an institution of higher education. The Commission shall evaluate student placement reports and the presentation of all submitted documents, company feedback and student presentation skills. The assessment shall consist of: presentation (presentation) (40%); report (50%); assessment of the undertaking or organisation (10%). Deadline for submission of the report: under the annual programme to be approved. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Consultation
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Consultancy relating to the implementation of internship
Description
Students are presented with the purpose, tasks and planning of the internship |
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Consultation
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Consultancy relating to the implementation of internship
Description
Students are presented with the purpose, tasks and planning of the internship |
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Consultation
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Consultancy relating to the implementation of internship
Description
Students are presented with the purpose, tasks and planning of the internship |
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Test
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Modality
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Location
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Off site
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Online
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6
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Topics
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Presentation of placement report
Description
Student is able to reflect on his or her professional development by evaluating and demonstrating knowledge and skills acquired during placement |
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
0 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Stoumpos AI, Kitsios F, Talias MA. Digital Transformation in Healthcare: Technology Acceptance and Its Applications. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2023 Feb 15;20(4):3407Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
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World Health Organization. (2021). Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020–2025. Geneva: WHOSuitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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Prakses nolikums