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Short Course

Healthcare Information Systems

Course ScheduleDuration (days)Mode of DeliveryTGS Reference Number
6, 7 and 8 April 2026 | 9 am - 5.30 pm3Classroom LearningTGS-2025057547

Course Overview

Healthcare is now supported heavily by information systems. What are the various types of information systems used within healthcare institutions? What are the functions of a nursing information system? What are the key features and impacts on nursing and other healthcare professionals associated with technology applications such as order entry, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy information systems? This course aims to answer these questions.

Course Objectives

Course will enable participants to:

  • Understand and apply the various healthcare information systems in their work environment.
  • Understand the need to integrate information technology into the strategic plan of the healthcare organization.
  • Understand how to select an information system.
  • Understand the various factors that play a vital role in the adoption and use of technology.
  • Understand Telehealth and how to apply Telehealth in a healthcare environment.

Prerequisites

At least a diploma (or equivalent) with managerial exposure.

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This programme is part of

  • Professional Certificate in Healthcare Computational Systems

    • Funding Available

  • SkillsFuture Funding
  • Enhanced Training Support
  • SkillsFuture Credit
  • SFEC
  • UTAP
  • PSEA

    • Instructors


    A/Prof Danny Poo

    A/Prof Danny Poo

    Dr Danny Poo brings over 40 years of expertise in Software Engineering, Information Technology, and Management. He has been actively involved in research and consultancy in areas such as Big Data Analytics, Information Management, and Healthcare Analytics. A highly regarded speaker at industry seminars, Dr. Poo has also led numerous in-house training sessions and provided consultancy services to organisations both locally and regionally. Dr Poo is the author of several influential books on topics including Object-Oriented Software Engineering, Java Programming, Enterprise JavaBeans, Python Programming, and Computer Programming and Algorithms with Python. His extensive teaching credentials include specialised knowledge in:
    • Data Strategy
    • Data Storytelling and Visualization
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Machine Learning and AI
    • Enterprise Digital Transformation and AI
    • Data Management, Governance, and Architecture
    • Software Engineering
    • Information Technology Project Management
    • Health Informatics and Healthcare Analytics
    • Healthcare Informatics Leadership

    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui

    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui

    Dr Lek Hsiang Hui is a Specialist in Data Analytics, System Analysis and Development. He is an IT techie who is passionate about computer systems and technology. He is involved in a few startups and is constantly looking into innovative IT solutions which can be translated to business ideas, with the recent one in the area of Big Data Analytics. He is also a mobile application developer and has produced more than 10 mobile apps. Dr Lek has been teaching various undergraduate courses and executive courses in National University of Singapore (NUS) since 2006. Some of these modules include programming methodology, enterprise system analysis and development, and data mining. During this period, he has won a number of teaching awards such as NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18) and NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Honor Roll (2018/19), Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17), and Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Honor Roll (2017/18). Dr Lek received his Doctor of Philosophy (Information Systems) from NUS in 2013. His research area is in Natural Language Processing (Sentiment Analysis). He graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree (1st class Honors) in Computer Engineering from NUS. Industry Credentials Shopping Malls (UOL, Marina Square, ION), Healthcare (SingHealth), Government (STB), various SMEs in F&B, Apparels, Cleaning Solutions, Photography, Health Products, Baby Products.

    Course Fees


    Singapore Citizens Singapore PRs Enhanced Training Support for SMEs International Participants
    39 years old
    or younger    		 40 years old
    or older
    Full Course Fee S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00 S$2,550.00
    9% GST on Full Course Fee S$229.50 S$229.50 S$229.50 S$229.50 S$229.50
    SSG Funding S$1,275.00 S$1,275.00 S$1,275.00 S$1,275.00 -
    Additional Funding if Eligible under Various Schemes - S$510.00 - S$510.00 -
    Total Nett Course Fee Payable, including GST S$1,504.50 S$994.50 S$1,504.50 S$994.50 S$2,779.50
    1. Total nett course fee payable, including GST, after additional funding from various funding schemes.
    2. Participants must fulfill at least 75% attendance and pass all assessment components to be eligible for SSG funding.
    3. The applicable funding is for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. This is subject to change and in accordance with SSG funding guidelines as of course commencement.
    4. For more information on class cancellations and refunds, please visit our Terms and Conditions page.