Learning and Educational Resources
Health informatics is a broad and diverse field, including the professional domains of all member bodies of the Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP), and therefore has a diverse mixture of educational requirements and offerings.
Below are links to the wealth of accredited courses offered by our Professional Bodies, as well as a list of courses endorsed by FEDIP.
Resources By Professional Body
Endorsed By FEDIP
From the Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh
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Data Ethics for Health and Social Care
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An Introduction to Health Data Analytics and R
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Introduction to Data Visualisation
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Introduction to Databases and Information Systems
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Systems Thinking
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The Foundations of Software Development in Health and Social Care
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Digital Technologies in Health and Social Care
FEDIP Endorsed Courses can be found on the FEDIP Hub, including CPD Byte Size learning from the University of Edinburgh, as well as CPD offerings from our Professional Bodies.
The FEDIP Hub is a benefit included with FEDIP registration. However, we do offer a free, six-month trial of the Hub.
How to Become Endorsed By FEDIP
What Is FEDIP Endorsement?
FEDIP endorsement means that:
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For an educational programme, that it can be used as evidence of the identified competencies to support a FEDIP registration application.
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For a CPD offering, that the specified time can be counted towards the annual CPD requirement for retaining FEDIP registration.
How do I become FEDIP Endorsed?
For CPD Materials
Individuals are asked to complete the below application when requesting endorsement of continuing professional development materials such as short courses, conference attendance, directed self-study or other developmental programmes. The investment for the endorsement of these educational materials begins from £400.
If you have any queries regarding the process please get in touch: endorsement@fedip.org
For Assessed Educational Programmes
Individuals are asked to complete this application when requesting endorsement of a formally assessed educational programme, whether or not it leads to an academic qualification. The educational provider is expected to be a university, college or other institution recognised by a relevant professional body, regulator or government agency.
Please complete the endorsement form below to request an estimation of cost or please get in touch: endorsement@fedip.org