Credits (op): 1

Level: Basic Studies

Persons in charge: Prabhat Ram, Elina Salla, Sharon Guardado Medina, Nada Sanad

Organizing unit: M3S Research Group, Software Engineering and Information System Research Unit, ITEE, University of Oulu

Teaching & Study language(s): Davvisámegiella (Northern Sámi)

 

Description

Objectives: 

By completing the course, the student will: 

  • -       Be able to describe the basics of digital health and healthcare in the context of EHDS.

  • -       Be able to describe the EHDS regulation, its motivation, and its implications.

  • -       Acquire a working knowledge of the infrastructure proposed to implement EHDS.

  • -       Become aware of the relevant legislations in the context of EHDS.

  • -       Be able to describe the security and privacy requirements in the context of EHDS.

Content:

  • -       EHDS regulation and infrastructure

  • -       Tools and technologies for EHDS ecosystem

  • -       Health data security and privacy

 

Study methods: 

The course is completed by studying and completing the three modules, the final quiz, and providing course feedback. 

 

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: 13,5 

 

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-2026

Course Deadline and End:

April 30, 2026

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