Course description
Data Ethics and Ownership
Data science is revolutionising how health, social and care services are delivered. However, the use of service user data in health and social care is not free from ethical challenges. Different ethical issues might emerge depending on how data are collected, analysed, stored, shared and used and depending on who gets to make these decisions. Understanding how to identify ethical challenges and knowing how to make ethical decisions is key in any health and care setting. Given the increasing and continued role of data science in these contexts, as well as the high stakes involved in data use, it is extremely important that those working in data science are able to recognize and resolve ethical dilemmas and that they can embed ethical approaches within their own data practices.
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Entry Requirements
As this course is designed mainly for health and care professionals, we expect our students to have qualifications or work experience in such environments (e.g. NHS National Services, Acute/Community/Public health), third sector organisations, social services, nursing homes, pharmaceutical companies, diagnostic laboratories, etc.).
You should be educated to a degree level as this course is catering for those seeking postgraduate academic credit. However, professionals who are involved with managing services and caseloads and have 5 years of work experience may also apply even if they do not hold a degree qualification.
Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:
English Language Requirements
You must be comfortable studying and learning in English if it is not your first language.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
ECTS Credits: 5
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of ethical challenges and data ownership issues associated with the use of service user data in the health, social and care service context.
- Apply logical, analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and assess current ethical challenges and data ownership issues to make informed decisions when addressing these within the health, social and care services sector.
- Apply professional critical judgement and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate about data ethics and ownership issues.
Expenses
Course fees for 21/22 are £960, but funded places are available for people employed, unemployed or furloughed in Scotland who meet Scottish Funding Council eligibility criteria.
Determining eligibility for a funded place for upskilling takes a number of things into account, including fee status, but also location of employer.
Please contact the provider for more information.