Credits (op): 2 - 3
Level: Basic Studies
Persons in charge: Prabhat Ram, Elina Salla, Sharon Guardado Medina, Nada Sanad
Organizing unit: Empirical Software Engineering in Software, Systems, and Services (M3S), ITEE, University of Oulu
Teaching & Study language(s): English
Description
Objectives:
By completing the course, the student will:
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- Be able to describe the basics of digital health and healthcare in the context of EHDS.
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- Be able to describe the EHDS regulation, its motivation, and its implications.
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- Acquire a working knowledge of the infrastructure proposed to implement EHDS.
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- Become aware of the relevant legislations in the context of EHDS.
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- Be able to describe the security and privacy requirements in the context of EHDS.
Content:
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- eHealth – Digital health and care
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- EHDS regulation and infrastructure
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- Tools and technologies for EHDS ecosystem
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- Health data security and privacy
Study methods:
The course is completed by studying the content in every one of the seven modules (Module 6 is optional), and completing all the associated tasks. Those interested in 3 ECTS must also complete the Module 6 task.
Implementation methods (include expected hours the student will use):
The course will be held completely online. All the study materials, assignments, quizzes, and similar tasks will be available on the platform
Timing:
Autumn 2025 - Spring 2026
Total course hours: 81
Study materials:
All the necessary material is provided on the course platform.
Prerequisites:
The course has no prerequisites
Assessment:
Assessment scale: PASS / FAIL
Enrolment Key:
OY-MOOC-EHDS-2025
Course Deadline and End:
April 30, 2026
- Teacher
Prabhat Ram