eHealth

Digital Technologies 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414101

Language of instruction German

Introduction to Informatics for eHealth

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basics and fundamental concepts of computer science in general and related to eHealth (signals, data and information; number systems, storage sizes, knowledge intelligence as well as AI and logic) Introduction to the conception of algorithms and software Introduction to health telematics and eHealth applications, Overviews of the development history of computers, AI and the health system, Introduction to medical standards

Digital Technologies 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414103

Language of instruction German

Software Developement – Basics

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to programming; Overview of the most important programming languages ​​and their applications Basic concepts of object-oriented programming languages; Design of simple algorithms and their implementation in a programming language; Methods and means of software development and structured use of a higher object-oriented programming language;

Digital Technologies 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414102

Language of instruction German

Usability and User Experience for eHealth

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basics of user experience and usability Introduction to human perception and information processing Overview of standards and guidelines Introduction to the analysis of user requirements Introduction to the user-centered design process

Health Sciences and Health Law 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414106

Language of instruction German

Health Economics and Health Management

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Economics as a scientific discipline and its significance for eHealth, basic terms and concepts of economics, special features of the healthcare sector, ethical and legal aspects of health economics, health economic evaluation, QALY and similar concepts, microeconomic models and market failure, basics of business administration, basics of cost accounting and bookkeeping specifically for healthcare companies, reimbursement systems and patient classification systems

Health Sciences and Health Law 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414108

Language of instruction German

Introduction to Health Professions

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Care processes and documentation processes of various healthcare professions such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, biomedical analytics, speech therapy, radiology technology, health and nursing, midwifery with a focus on digital improvement opportunities.

Health Sciences and Health Law 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414107

Language of instruction German

Introduction to Medicine

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to the basic principles of medical action Introduction to the medical treatment process Case-related method development for medical treatment processes Basic concepts of anatomy and pathology. Basic concepts of the most important clinical conditions in chronic care management and acute clinical care Case-related processing of events in treatment processes in the interests of patient safety

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414105

Language of instruction German

Mathematics for eHealth 1

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Basic concepts of sets and mappings Introduction to propositional and predicate logic Introduction to mathematical induction and recursion Elementary calculation techniques and (in)equalities In-depth questions about real functions (exponential and logarithmic functions) Fundamentals of sequences and series Differential and integral calculus Fundamentals of complex numbers with applications

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414104

Language of instruction German

Natural Sciences for eHealth 1

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

The students know the SI system of units, its units; they understand the principle of derived units and can name the most important ones and can carry out calculations with basic and derived units. Using the basics of electrical engineering, the students learn the terms charge, energy, electrical networks, field and force and can carry out simple field calculations. Furthermore, they can calculate current and voltage distributions in simple basic circuits and properties of simple capacitors.

Social Skills and Communication 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414110

Language of instruction German

English Foundation for eHealth 1

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to subject-specific vocabulary Basic concepts of health and illness, hospital departments and their functions, health literacy, the informed patient, personalized health, content analysis of health apps. Focus on content in combination with linguistic elements (idiomatics, fluency, register). Selection of topics: healthcare systems, hospital wards and layouts, health literacy, patient empowerment, personalized health, mental health apps, symptom checker apps, among others. Useful applications of AI (especially LLMs) to strengthen language skills are discussed and tried out.

Social Skills and Communication 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414109

Language of instruction German

Learning and Working Techniques

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Presentation, appearance and self-presentation, model of ego states of transactional analysis, checking and optimizing your own work environment, biological foundations of learning processes, models and understanding of learning processes, time management, hemisphere dominance, different types of work and time behavior (L. Seiwert)

Digital Technologies 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414205

Language of instruction German

Database Basics for eHealth

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Database as a representation of reality; Introduction to entity-relation diagrams, database design and data types; Concepts of normalization (1st to 3rd normal form); Queries using SQL: select commands, with joins & sub-query

Digital Technologies 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414203

Language of instruction German

Software Developement for eHealth

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to Git; Concepts of UML (class diagrams, etc.); Introduction to graphical user interfaces; Concepts of database connections; Introduction to algorithms: correctness and complexity of algorithms, algorithm design patterns; Introduction to abstract data types and data structures (lists, stacks, queues, maps, graphs, trees, hash tables); Introduction to search algorithms, sorting algorithms; Introduction to concurrency; The students know the basics of relational databases: structure of modern databases, how a database management system works; The students can normalize relational database designs; The students know the sentence structure of SQL select commands; The students can create simple queries in the access language SQL;

Health Sciences and Health Law 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414204

Language of instruction German

National and International Health Care Systems

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to health systems Information on the Austrian health system (general data, health determinants, health goals, health behavior in Austria, basic principles of financing, structure and management of the Austrian health system and health planning (ÖSG, RSG). International health systems and insurance systems (Beverage and Bismarck) International institutions WHO, CDC, NICE etc. Evaluations of health systems (models for the analysis and evaluation of health systems, international databases and reports on health systems)

Medical Documentation and Standards 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414202

Language of instruction German

Information Systems in Healthcare

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Hospital and doctor’s office information systems (KIS, LIS, RIS, PACS, …), basics of data and communication standards in medicine (HL7, DICOM, IHE), interoperability, archiving systems, introduction of information systems. Information systems (structure, planning tools, properties of information systems) Modules and functionalities of different information systems in the healthcare sector Communication interfaces for integration into the Austrian eHealth landscape (eCard infrastructure, ELGA interfaces, existing eHealth applications in the Austrian healthcare landscape…) at a conceptual level Areas of application of information systems Planning steps when introducing information systems at a conceptual level (analysis of the required data) Practical handling of essential information systems (e.g. KIS, AIS, etc..)

Medical Documentation and Standards 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414201

Language of instruction German

Medical Documentation

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to medical documentation (basics, historical development, objectives and benefits, challenges, legal regulations) Basics of medical documentation systems Structure and organization of patient files (paper-based vs. electronic files) Definition of classification systems, typical areas of application of medical documentation, OIDs in healthcare, platforms for information provision and as a source of reference – e.g. eHealth terminology browser Classification systems for diagnosis coding, procedure and service documentation, for the pharmaceutical sector, radiological sector, nursing sector, outpatient sector, medical device sector, laboratory data exchange, tumor classification, clinical studies and data analysis) Basics and functionality of ELGA Case studies of medical documentation

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414207

Language of instruction German

Mathematics for eHealth 2

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to systems of equations Basic concepts of vector spaces Mapping systems of equations in vector matrix notation Gaussian algorithm for solving linear systems of equations Introduction to eigenvalues ​​and eigenvectors Solution of systems of equations using an inverse matrix Introduction to the solution of overdetermined systems and pseudoinverses

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414206

Language of instruction German

Natural Sciences for eHealth 2

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to mechanics Getting to know the basic concepts of force, impulse, energy, power, moment of inertia, torque, angular momentum and their relationships Basic concepts of bioelectricity: electrical activation, basics of the ECG, current in therapy, electrical accidents, biological effects of fields and waves Basics of atomic physics: electron shell, atomic nucleus and energy levels Basics of ionizing radiation: X-rays, radioactivity and their biological effectiveness Basic concepts of dosimetry and radiation protection

Social Skills and Communication 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414208

Language of instruction German

Communication in Health Care

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to the basics of communication. Case studies from the healthcare sector Aspects of communication between patients and practitioners, especially information sessions Shared decision making Communication in change processes

Social Skills and Communication 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414209

Language of instruction German

English Foundation for eHealth 2

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Communication in an international environment, creation of a job description for eHealth experts, description of hospitals and processes, international healthcare systems in comparison with Austria, types of care, FDA – from clinical trial to approved drug, possibilities for the application of AI in the medical field. Focus on content in combination with linguistic elements (idiomatics, fluency, register). Selection of topics: healthcare systems in comparison, hospital wards and layouts in connection with processes, application and job profiles for eHealth experts, primary, secondary, tertiary care, the use of AI in medicine; FDA approvals.

Digital Technologies 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414302

Language of instruction German

Network Technologies for eHealth

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Basics of network technologies, network architectures, basic application layer protocols (TELNET, DNS, SMTP, POP and IMAP, FTP and HTTP). Basics of transmission technology, transmission of digital data. Based on the OSI and TCP/IP reference model, modern network technology including non-wired media is discussed. Application layer protocols and associated network applications. Application protocols for data transmission via email, FTP, web, etc. (DNS, FTP, TELNET, HTTP, SMTP, POP, IMAP, H.323, VoIP). The content of this course mainly relates to data transmission from the bit level (“physical layer”) to the transport level.

Medical Basics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414304

Language of instruction German

Bio-Signals

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to biosignal description and processing Basics of cell biology and material exchange Relationship between material exchange and the creation of biosignals Physical description and classification of biosignals Basics of measuring biosignals on and in the human body Concepts of analog-digital conversion and their limitations Basics of digital signal processing and application to biosignals Basic concepts of determining medically relevant parameters in biosignals and their representation

Medical Basics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414305

Language of instruction German

Biostatistics

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to statistics (opportunities, risks, limits) Basic concepts of (bio)statistics Introduction to descriptive statistics Introduction to probability theory / stochastics / distributions Introduction to data acquisition and survey design Introduction to inferential statistics, sample sampling / hypothesis testing R and R Studio

Medical Basics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414303

Language of instruction German

Imaging procedures

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basic concepts of imaging Introduction to the assessment of image properties Basic concepts and application of X-rays Basics of computer tomography and radon transformation Basics of magnetic resonance imaging and Fourier transformation Basics of microscopy Introduction to nuclear medicine imaging

Medical Documentation and Standards 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414301

Language of instruction German

Medical Standards for eHealth

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

In-depth study of standards and interoperability; content on documentation systems (requirements for medical documentation systems, terminologies, definitions of code systems and value sets) HL7v2 (structure of HL7v2 messages, frequently used HL7v2 messages, data types and code tables, HL7v2 implementation guidelines …) Introduction to RIM In-depth content on CDA Basic content on implementation guidelines in ELGA, ELGA interoperability levels, ELGA CDA schema, Schematron) Introduction to FHIR (goals of FHIR, concepts/principles, frequently used resources, FHIR mappings, basics of FHIR profiles, tools and resources for using FHIR, …) Basics of IHE and the use of IHE profiles Introductory information on current (international) projects to increase interoperability in the healthcare system

Process, Project and Quality Management 1 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: B250414308

Language of instruction German

Digital Transformation of Selected Healthcare Processes

5.00

ECTS

0.50

SWS

Theoretical foundations of digital transformation, differentiation from digitalization, possibilities of disruptive change through new technologies and compliance with medical standards such as FHIR, HL7, IHE, etc. In project groups, selected analogue care processes are analyzed and converted into digital processes at prototype level. The focus is on process management and less on concrete technical implementation.

Process, Project and Quality Management 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414306

Language of instruction German

Process-Management

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Structure and types of processes, process documentation and analysis, process modeling, development of alternative process courses, evaluation and comparison of different processes, control loops of the learning and improvement process

Social Skills and Communication 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414307

Language of instruction German

Global Issues in Healthcare 1

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Students consolidate their knowledge to a level that enables them to operate in an international, professional environment. They learn to understand more complex, technical content and are able to decide which technical vocabulary is relevant to them. They gain deeper insights into scientific material, which they can also present in excerpts. They use ChatGPT for specifically designed tasks.

Digital Technologies 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414401

Language of instruction German

Database Technologies for eHealth

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Queries using SQL: transactions, triggers, index, views, etc. Introduction to native XML databases: XML, XPath, XQuery, etc. Stored procedures, common table expressions Introduction to other No-SQL concepts (business intelligence, multidimensional models, etc.) Introduction to development paradigms (mobile-native, cross-platform, web, etc.); Concepts and methods for developing mobile applications using one common (native) or multiple (cross-platform) operating systems; Connection of backend and sensors; Design of apps and their implementation in a programming language;

Digital Technologies 4 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414402

Language of instruction German

Mobile and Web Developement for eHealth

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to the development paradigms (mobile-native, cross-platform, web, etc.) Concepts and methods of developing mobile applications using a common (native) or multiple (cross-platform) operating systems. Connection of backend and sensors. Design of apps and their implementation in a programming language. The students know the basics of web development and can create simple web applications with modern frameworks. The students gain further experience with iterative software development.

Health Sciences and Health Law 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414406

Language of instruction German

Health Law

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basics of Austrian law and EU law Relevant legal norms for eHealth (Health Telematics Act, Documentation Act, 15a agreements, etc.) Legal basis of hospitals and health resorts, legal basis of doctor’s offices, primary care centers and pharmacies Treatment contract and patient directive Legal basis of selected health professions (Training Reservation Act, Doctors Act, GuKG, MTDG, etc.)

Medical Documentation and Standards 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414404

Language of instruction German

Data Protection and Data Security

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to data protection and information security management based on: GDPR, DSG, GTelG, ELGA-G, EU-RL 2022/2555 – NIS-2, EU-RL 2022/2557 – RKE, … Overview and objectives of national, European and international frameworks for information security management. The focus of the exercise is on hands-on training using practical case studies as part of the task.

Process, Project and Quality Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414403

Language of instruction German

Quality- and Risk-Management in Health Care

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to quality management (QM): Definition of quality and quality management in healthcare, especially in the digital health sector (eHealth). QM systems (ISO, EFQM, Joint Commission, KTQ, …) Introduction to risk management: Basics of risk identification, assessment and reduction in general in healthcare and specifically in eHealth applications. Basic terms relating to: norms and standards and regulatory requirements In-depth questions: Practical exercises in which students use risk analyses and quality planning tools in a targeted manner and carry out quality control and quality assurance measures for fictitious or real eHealth products.

Social Skills and Communication 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414405

Language of instruction German

Global Issues in Healthcare 2

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Expansion of subject-specific vocabulary. Basic terms and in-depth insights into communication strategies in an international environment, selection of topics including: data protection and data security when using apps and legal principles in Europe and the USA; aspects of the pharmaceutical industry; the role of the FDA and European Medicine Agency in comparison; relevance of written skills in the age of ChatGPT; prompt engineering; gamification in healthcare; selected aspects of project management. The lessons are rounded off by presentations of articles from subject-relevant journals. The students choose their own topics. This promotes understanding of the broad domain of eHealth, raises various questions and deepens fluency in the foreign language.

Digital Personal Assistance Systems 1 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: B250414410

Language of instruction German

Case studies for Informationsystemes in Primary Care

5.00

ECTS

0.50

SWS

The students develop prototype eHealth applications from the primary care environment. Concrete topics from practice are used for this purpose.

Digital Personal Assistance Systems 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414409

Language of instruction German

Sensors and Wearables for eHealth

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

Definition and familiarization with wearables (smartphones, smartwatches, fitness trackers, etc.) and their technical potential with regard to eHealth applications. Data management and exchange via API, cloud, etc.

Health Information Systems 1 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: B250414408

Language of instruction German

Case studies for hospital information systems,

5.00

ECTS

0.50

SWS

The students develop prototype eHealth applications from the hospital environment. For this purpose, specific topics and experts from practice are used.

Health Information Systems 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414407

Language of instruction German

Data Exchange with Hospitals

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

The course is part of the specialization “Health Information Systems”. Hospitals exchange data in the health care sector in a variety of ways with a wide variety of institutions and people. Both the content and the essential technical concepts of data exchange are covered, e.g. with social insurance companies, private health insurance companies, institutions in other care sectors such as nursing homes or rehabilitation centers, as well as with national and international authorities and citizens.

Internship 1 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: B250414501

Language of instruction German

Internship 12 weeks

18.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Supported search for an internship, application, getting to know the professional environment and the world of work, gathering initial professional experience in a 12-week internship in an eHealth-relevant environment with full-time employment.

Internship 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414502

Language of instruction German

Seminar on the Professional Internship

2.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Preparation of internship reports. Presentation to the class.

Process, Project and Quality Management 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414504

Language of instruction German

Project-Management

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to project management in general Classic project management: Introduction to traditional project management, especially the waterfall model and application in various areas. Agile project management: Introduction to the basics of agile methods (e.g. Scrum, Kanban) and their specific characteristics Basic concepts of project planning and control as well as risk management. Stakeholder management Agile practices and Scrum: Basic concepts of the Scrum framework such as product backlog, sprint backlog, Scrum Master and product owner as well as the role of the Scrum teams. Project communication: The principles of effective communication in project management, especially when working in interdisciplinary teams. In-depth questions comparing classic and agile project management.

Scientific Qualification 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414503

Language of instruction German

Theories and methods of scientific work

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Basics of scientific theory, concept of science, structure of scientific papers, literature research in scientific databases, LATEX

Bachelor's degree | Modul/Final Examination (FA) | Coursecode: B250414603

Language of instruction German

Bachlor's exam

1.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Entire Bachelor’s program material

Natural Sciences and Mathematics 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B250414601

Language of instruction German

Atificial Intelligence for eHealth

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Introduction to artificial intelligence (definition and basics of AI, fields of application of AI in healthcare) Overview of AI algorithms and techniques (supervised learning, regression, classification, unsupervised learning, clustering, neural networks, deep learning) Preparation of health data (data sources, structured vs. unstructured data, data preprocessing, data cleansing, dealing with missing data) Development of AI models (problem definition, model selection and training, evaluation and assessment, software tools and machine learning frameworks in Python) Integration of AI models in eHealth applications (model deployment and monitoring, interfaces and interoperability) Challenges and ethical questions of AI in eHealth (explainability and trust in AI, bias, fairness, responsibility and liability)

Scientific Qualification 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414602

Language of instruction German

Ethical Aspects of eHealth

4.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to ethical thinking. Selected case studies from the field of eHealth and ethics

Digital Personal Assistance Systems 2 | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: B250414607

Language of instruction German

Bachelor's Thesis – DPA

9.00

ECTS

0.33

SWS

Completion of a final thesis, also at Bachelor level, on an eHealth topic that can be assigned to the field of study “Health Information Systems”. Topics can be suggested by students – preferably from the professional internship – or by teachers, possibly in collaboration with eHealth-related companies or institutions. The work must meet the scientific criteria that apply at the institute.

Digital Personal Assistance Systems 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414608

Language of instruction German

Seminar for the Bachelor's Thesis – DPA

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Technical and scientific support of the bachelor’s thesis. Preparation for the bachelor’s examination

Digital Personal Assistance Systems 2 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: B250414609

Language of instruction German

eHealth-Project – DPA

10.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Independent organization and implementation of an eHealth project in the group and its final presentation (preferably in English).

Health Information Systems 2 | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: B250414604

Language of instruction German

Bachelor's Thesis – HIS

9.00

ECTS

0.33

SWS

Completion of a final thesis, also at Bachelor level, on an eHealth topic that can be assigned to the field of study “Health Information Systems”. Topics can be suggested by students – preferably from the professional internship – or by teachers, possibly in collaboration with eHealth-related companies or institutions. The work must meet the scientific criteria that apply at the institute.

Health Information Systems 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B250414605

Language of instruction German

Seminar for the Bachelor's Thesis – HIS

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Technical and scientific support of the bachelor’s thesis. Preparation for the bachelor’s examination

Health Information Systems 2 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: B250414606

Language of instruction German

eHealth-Project HIS

10.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Independent organization and implementation of an eHealth project in the group and its final presentation (preferably in English).

Economics and Law | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414103

Basics of Health Economics

3.50

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Economic basics, structures and costs of the healthcare system, structural and performance planning in healthcare, reimbursement systems, patient classification systems, market failures, health economic evalution and ethic aspects, QALY

Economics and Law | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414104

Basics of Sanitary Law

1.50

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Legal principles, public and private law, basics of EU legislation, tort and contract law

English | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414102

English Foundation for eHealth 1

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Language learning and the brain, Learning strategies, Learner autonomy, health and lifestyle issues, tense aspects in English, individual needs analyses.

Mathematics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414105

Mathematics for Informatics 1

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Numbers and number systems, complex numbers,exponential equation, logarithms, convergence, differentiation, curve sketching, vector analysis

Medical Documentation | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414101

Introduction to Informatics for eHealth

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

History of informatics with special focus on informatics in medicine, introduction to medical documentation, coding, basis of computer hardware, operating systems and networks, basics of data protection and security, Austrian EHR law (ELGA)

Medicine | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414107

Basic Terms in Medicine

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

On the basis of frequent diseases, the main issues in anatomy, physiology, pathology and nosology are explained. The focus is on medical processes the results of which are connected with a respective type of data. Examination procedures of each technology are discussed. Patient access to certain types of examinations are explained.

Medicine | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414106

Introduction to Medicine

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

History of medicine, basics of medical interventions (laws and ethics); orientation within the area of helathcare, medical and nursing professions, special disciplines, organisation of clinics, extra-mural facilities, signaling resources in medicine (radiology, video, microscope, ECG etc), computer-aided diagnostics and data visualisation

Natural Sciences | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414108

Basics of Natural Sciences 1

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Selected topics of physics: nuclear physics, mechanics, optics, acoustics; basics in chemistry: periodic tables, nutritional chemistry; insights into bio-physical views of medicine on the basis of selected topics; principles of physics and their application on the basis of practical exercises

Social Skills | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414109

Efficient Study and Work Techniques

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Presentation, transaction analysis, optimisation of the work environment, biological basis of learning and learning processes, time management, hemispheric dominance, types of dealing with work and time management (L. Seiwert).

Software Development | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414110

Software Development – Basics

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Simple algorithms and their realisation in Java, methods and means of software development and their structured use in higher object-oriented programming language

Economics and Law | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414206

Advanced Sanitary Law

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Legal basics of sanitary law, professional groups in healthcare, legal relationships: doctor /hospital/ patient, basics of medical device law, pharmaceutical law

Economics and Law | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414205

National and International Healthcare Systems

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Bismarck and Beveridge systems, introduction to healthcare in Austria, structure and processes in healthcare, mangaged care models, HMOs, healthcare in GB and the US among others

English | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414204

English Foundation for eHealth 2

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Communicating in a global world, working with other cultures, job profiles in healthcare, recruiting and job applications in healthcare.

Mathematics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414208

Basics of Biostatistics

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Descriptive statistics, basics of probability calculation, inferential statistics, spot check / sampling problems, analyisis of categorial features, survey design

Mathematics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414207

Mathematics for Informatics 2

3.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Vector spaces and their basic properties, linear transformation, orthogonal projection, linear forms and dual space, linear equation, Gauss elimination, affine spaces, determinants, polynomes, structure of complex linear functions, (diagonal method, Jordan normal form)

Medical Documentation | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414203

Information Systems in Social Care and Healthcare

2.50

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Hospital and GP information systems (KIS, LIS, RIS, PACS, APS etc.), basics of data and communication standards in medicine (HL7, UCUM, DICOM, IHE), interoperability, archiving systems, RFID and barcode systems

Medical Documentation | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414202

Medical Documentation

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Duty to document, principles of data protection, Austrian law of EHR, patient act, methods and applications of classification systems (SNOMED, LOINC, ICD-10, MESH etc.), catalogues (MEL, Austria-Codex, ATC etc.) GDA Index, OIDs

Natural Sciences | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414209

Basics of Natural Sciences 2

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Selected topics of physics: nuclear physics, mechanics, optics, acoustics; basics in chemistry: periodic tables, nutritional chemistry; insights into bio-physical views of medicine on the basis of selected topics; principles of physics and their application on the basis of practical exercises

Social Skills | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414210

Communcation in Healthcare

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basics of human communication, verbal, non-verbal communication, models of human communication: sender and recipient, 5 rules of communciation according to Watzlawick, congruent communication, meaning of communciation in the work place, factors fostering and hindering communciaiton, fostering behaviors in counseling situations, motivation, presentation, the work environment in health care, feedback.

Software Development | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414211

Software Development – Object-Oriented Programming

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Advanced object-oriented concepts on the basis of JAVA, assessing the quality of data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design and implementation, models of software engineering, UML

Data Bases | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414301

Basics of Data Bases

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Data bases as representation of reality, ER diagrams, data base design, types of data, querries via SQL, JOINS & Views

English | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414303

Global Issues in Healthcare 1

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

A range of topics connected to the area of study: international healthcare systems, hospital wards and hospital layouts in connection with processes among others. Additional focus on languaeg relevant issues like fluency and register.

Medical Documentation | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414302

Standards in Health Informatics

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

HL7-v2 messages in detail, HL/-CDA in detail (including RIM), IHE profiles, epSOS

Networks | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414304

Basic Network Technologies for Healthcare

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Basics of Network Technologies, network architectures in large institutions, medical centres and docto’s surgeries, planning of networks, tendering: which materials, tools and network adjustments are to be used? WLANs, basic protocols, basics of data transmission, transmission of digital data, OSI and TPC /IP as a reference model for modern network technology, application protocols for transmission via e-mail, FTP, Web etc.

Process and Quality Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414306

Basics of Process Management

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Strucure and different kinds of processes, process documentation and analysis, process modeling, alternative process paths, evaluation and comparison of different processes, circle of the learning and improvement process

Project Management | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414305

Introduction to Project Management

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basic terms, ways of organising projects, standards, students are prepared to apply the methods acquired to all phases of project management

Software Development | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414307

Software Development -Data Structures and Algorithms

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Algorithm as a term, programming pardigms, simple data structures (graphs), abstract types of data, correctness and complexity of algorithms, construction of algorithms

Data Bases | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414401

Data Bases – Specialisation

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Table design via SQL, completing and changing of tables, simple scripts and triggers, indexes, data base security, introduction to XML, Xpath and native XML data bases, parallel processing, introduction to data warehousing

Economics and Law | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414402

Business Adminisration in Healthcare

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Basic terms of business administration, personnel and materials management, basics of accounting, basics of balance sheet, annual reports, cash flow analysis, sales and marketing, business administration as relevant for the healthcare sector, corporate law, cost accounting in hospitals, performance accounting, investment budgeting

English | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414406

Global Issues in Healthcare 2

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

A range of topics connected to the area of study: Dignostic tools and techniques, aspects of AAL, telemedicine, the pharmaceutical industry, electronic patient records. Additional focus on the professional use of language on the basis of ESP materials.

Natural Sciences | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414407

Biosignals

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Relevant signals in the area of eHealth, their function, measuring signals and quality, analogue -digital transformation and its limitations, connecting biosignals to digital networks. Imaging systems and examination procedures as an important part of medical technology. Continuous development in the area of medical technology, digital signal- and image processing, representation, saving and archiving

Project Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414403

Project and Program Management

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Project management, projetc portfolio management, program management

Software Development | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414404

Software Development – Mobile Applications

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Concepts and methods of developing mobile applications on various operating systems (Android, iOS)

e Health | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414405

Data Protection and Data Security

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Basic laws, use of data and data security, legal protection, patient rights, electronic health records, international and penal aspects, connections with social insurance, cryptography

Process and Quality Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414408

Key Processes in Health Care

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Methods and tools of process management by the example of key processes like diagnosing, therapy, nursing etc. with special focus on analysis, visualisation, documentation, EDP- supported tools, workflow systems, process optimisation in both intra- and extramural care

Social and Medical Professions | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414409

Introduction to Medical and Social Professions 1

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Roles and tasks in medical and social professions, professional responsibilities, interdisciplinary cooperation, demands on work with patients with special regard of process and outcome surveillance

Bachelor Thesis | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414502

Competent Structuring of Scientific Work

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basics of scientific theory, science as a term, competent structuring of scientific work, literary research in scientific data bases, LATEX

Natural Sciences | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414501

Diagnostic Imaging

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Basics of diagnostic imaging (CT,MR)

Process and Quality Management | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414503

Medicine, Technology and Ethics

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Introduction to ethical thinking on the basis of case studies at the crossroads of medicine, technology and ethics

Process and Quality Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414504

Quality and Risk Management in Healthcare

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

Baiscs of QM, definition of quality according to Danebedian, QM systems (ISO9000, EFQM, KTQ, Joint Commission), quality indicators, patient safety, undesired events, CIRS, quality planning according to the Austrian law, legal requirements, risk evaluation, interfaces with environmental management, work safety

Field Personal Digital Assistant Systems | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414511

Bio Sensors

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Important sensors in ehealth (pulse, heart frequency, oxygen saturation, body temperature etc.). Processing of bio signals on the basis of CDA

Field Personal Digital Assistant Systems | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414509

pHealth Applications

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

Programming of an individual application among others with use of sensors (Serious Games, Location Based Services etc.), Virtual Augmented Reality, interactive 3D applications for visualisation and simulation

Project Management | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 180414512

eHealth Project

9.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

Independent organisation and execution of a project in a group, final presentation in English

Social and Medical Professions | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414510

Introduction to Medical and Social Professions 2

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Focus on ethical aspects in the area of health and social care, surveillance of various parameters in health professions (signal sources), patient and client support as social challenge (acute and chronic patient), prevention and health promotion, Public Health

Hospital Information Systems | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414508

High Availability Systems

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

High availability systems, failure safety, reliability and redundancy, basic technologies , back-up and recovery, operating systems, system monitorning, network technology

Hospital Information Systems | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414505

eHealth Applications

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

Communications server (e.g. Mirth), processing of large amounts of data, architecture and implementation of the Austrian EHR ELGA (discharge letter, laboratory results, diagnostic imaging results), implementation of IHE profiles

Process and Quality Management | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414507

Management and Support Processes in Healthcare

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Support processes in hospitals: technical and logistical management (through ICT based tools for maintenance of complex technical equipment, logistic processes in the field of catering and disposal as well as accounting, availability, safety and hygiene), use of CAIFM systems. Management processes: planning, budgeting, controlling, quality management.

Project Management | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 180414506

eHealth Project

9.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

Independent organisation and execution of a project in a group, final presentation in English

Bachelor Thesis | Modul/Final Examination (FA) | Coursecode: 180414604

Bachelor’s Examination

1.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Internship | Professional Practical Training (BP) | Coursecode: 180414602

Internship (12 weeks)

15.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Support in finding an adequate internship placement, application, getting acquainted with work environment, collecting work experience

e Health | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414603

Applied eHealth – Series of Lectures

1.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Guest lectures by experts on topics of current interest

Elective Subject | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 180414601

Elective Subject Informatics

2.50

ECTS

0.00

SWS

Students choose a compulsory elective subject comprising 5 ECTS

Bachelor Thesis | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414608

Bachelor Thesis 2 – DPA

9.00

ECTS

1.25

SWS

Completion of a final thesis on an eHealth related topic preferrably connected to internship activities

Bachelor Thesis | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414607

Seminar – Bachelor Thesis 2 – DPA

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Progress reports to the supervisor on a regular basis

Bachelor Thesis | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414605

Bachelor Thesis 2 – HIS

9.00

ECTS

1.25

SWS

Completion of a final thesis on an eHealth related topic preferrably connected to internship activities

Bachelor Thesis | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 180414606

Seminar – Bachelor Thesis 2 – HIS

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Progress reports to the supervisor on a regular basis