Introduction
This programme in Health Statistics prepares professionals responsible for developing, managing and safeguarding the most confidential patient data, including medical histories, laboratory test reports, diagnoses, treatment plans, insurance information, medications, and the notes of doctors and nurses. They work as a critical link between doctors, insurance providers and patients; they manage health records in a way that is consistent with the clinical, fiscal, administrative, ethical and legal requirements.
Aims and Objectives:
Aim
The aim of this programme is to produce health data expert that can leverage big data in the health and allied professions to fill available jobs (that have not been filled from lack of supply) to help the nation find key insights, make smarter decisions and elevate policy formulation in Ghana.
Objectives
By the end of the programme students will be able to:
1. Select and apply appropriate study designs, statistical and data analysis techniques to manage common types of medical/health relevant data.
2. Use and interpret results of current and anticipated software packages for statistical analysis and data management in health statistics.
3. Analyse the requirements of information users and communicate effectively with statisticians and the wider health experts through presentations of statistical analyses results both in writing and orally
4. Propose policies to support evidence-based practice and decision making.
5. Explore current and anticipated developments in medical/health statistics
6. Appraise research designs and undertake independent research project by demonstrating knowledge in the theoretical concepts in Medical Statistics.
7. Apply for further education in Health/Medical Statistics.
Entry requirements for admission of students:
To be admitted into Higher Diploma in Health Statistics, a candidate must satisfy the minimum University and the Department of Statistical Sciences entry requirements.
SSSCE holders who have credits (A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A-D) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study (Including
Agricultural Science or General Science or General Arts with Geography and Economics options or Business with Elective Mathematics option).
OR
WASSCE holders who have credits (A1-C6 Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 36 or better in the relevant Area of Study (including Agricultural Science or General Science or General Arts with Geography and Economics options or Business with Elective Mathematics option).
OR
MATURE STUDENTS who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of Application and have credits in Five (5) GCE ‘O Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and /or Interview.
WASSCE and SSSCE holders who are at least 25 years old and have credits (A1-C6 and A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6 and A-D respectively) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 36 and 24 or better respectively in the relevant area of study.
OR
ADVANCED LEVEL Holders with credits in at least Five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level obtained in Five (5) years and above. 4
OR
Other Non-Tertiary Diploma qualifications from elsewhere may be considered.
Employment prospect of Graduates
Successful graduates from the HD Health Statistics programme will be able to take jobs in
• Ghana Statistical Service
• Hospitals and Clinics
• Ghana Health Service (District and Regional Health Directorates)
• Insurance Firms
• Research Institutions
• Environmental Agencies
• And all governmental and private agencies that require statistical consulting and application.
LIST OF COURSES FOR THE PROGRAMME (SEMESTER BY SEMESTER)
LEVEL 100-SEMESTER ONE
COURSE TITLE | CODE | THEORY | PRACTICAL | CREDIT |
Elements of Mathematics I | HST 111 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Statistical MethodsI | HST 113 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Probability I | HST 115 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Economic Theory | HST 117 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Computer Literacy I | CLT 101 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Communication SkillsI | COS 101 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
African Studies I | AFS 100 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL |
| 17 | 6 | 16 |
LEVEL 100-SEMESTER TWO
COURSE TITLE | CODE | THEORY | PRACTICAL | CREDIT |
Elements of Mathematics II | HST 122 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Statistical Methods II | HST 124 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Probability II | HST 126 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Applied Economics | HST 128 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Computer Literacy II | CLT 102 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Communication SkillsI | COS 102 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
African Studies II | AFS 100 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
TOTAL |
| 17 | 6 | 18 |
LEVEL 200-SEMESTER ONE
COURSE TITLE | CODE | THEORY | PRACTICAL | CREDIT |
Medical Records Management 1 | HST 211 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Introduction to Sampling Techniques | HST 213 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Introduction to Spatial Statistics | HST 215 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Design & Analysis of Experiments | HST 217 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Medical Sociology | HST 221 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Introduction to Survival Analysis | HST 223 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
TOTAL |
| 18 | 6 | 18 |
LEVEL 200-SEMESTER TWO
COURSE TITLE | CODE | THEORY | PRACTICAL | CREDIT |
Survey Organisation & Management | HST 214 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Medical Records Management II | HST 222 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Introduction to Statistical Computing | HST 224 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Demography | HST 226 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Basic Medical Sciences | HST 228 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Sample Survey | HST 230 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Research Methodology | HST 234 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
TOTAL |
| 21 | 7 | 21 |
LEVEL 300-SEMESTER ONE
COURSE TITLE | CODE | THEORY | PRACT | CREDIT |
Industrial Attachment | HST 311 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
TOTAL |
| 0 | 12 | 6 |
LEVEL 300-SEMESTER TWO
COURSE TITLE | CODE | THEORY | PRACT | CREDIT |
Introduction to Clinical Trials | HST 322 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Multivariate DataAnalysis | HST 324 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Introduction to Epidemiology | HST 326 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Project Work | HST 328 | 0 | 12 | 6 |
TOTAL |
| 9 | 15 | 15 |