The Health Informatics Training System (HITS) is a training and certification solution for all healthcare workers. Developed by ICS SKILLS in partnership with the Health Informatics Society of Ireland, HITS is a response to the needs of healthcare employees who require a clear understanding of the technologies used in this sector and their contribution to administrative and clinical best practice.

HITS Level 1 - Basic Concepts of Health Informatics covers topics ranging from data processing and electronic record keeping to decision-support systems and security. Future HITS levels are planned which will focus on specialist areas within health informatics.

HITS is delivered online, where candidates can also access study aids including quizzes and a sample test. The course is self-study; approximately 20 hours study time is required. On completion candidates sit an online test in a supervised test environment.

HITS certification is awarded by ICS SKILLS.

Category 1 Approval from An Bord Altranais for HITS

An Bord Altranais, the regulatory body for the nursing profession in Ireland has awarded HITS category 1 approval. www.nursingboard.ie

The Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT) offer CPD points for Radiographers and Radiation Therapists who undertake the HITS course

HITS has been reviewed by the IIRRT CPD committee and was deemed to be worth 10 CPD points.

The IIRRT can also issue CPD certificates for Radiographers and Radiographers who undertake the course.

Radiographers and Radiation Therapists play a critical role in delivering professional services. Within Ireland the Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy (IIRRT) is the professional body that helps clinical departments and their staff develop roles and services into areas of current and future importance. Related to this IIRRT are concerned with the development of professional standards which are essential in maintaining and also improving standards of care and management of patients.

For more information contact: Claudia@ics.ie