Changes to the Health Informatics Diploma Examination – Effective From May 2024
Examination Details
The requirement will be for a 5000 word thesis/dissertation on a subject which must be of a health records/information management nature.
The candidate will be required to write a short A4 precis of the proposed topic, the research methodology to be utilised and/or the project to be undertaken. This is submitted for approval to the Director of Education prior to the thesis/dissertation being undertaken. Following agreement with the Director of Education, the candidate has six months in which to complete and submit the thesis/dissertation for review.
The dissertation/thesis will be scored according to the following criteria by two independent assessors:
Introduction
- Explanation of the topic
- Placed in a wider context
- Demonstrates familiarity with the background literature on this topic if applicable
- Illustrates the general implications of the project for the subject as a whole
- States clearly the objectives of the project
Methodology
- Clear description of the method(s) applied
- Justification of choice of method(s)
- Soundness of methodology
- Appropriateness of theoretical framework
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of the methodology
- Problems encountered are discussed
- Should include at least one survey with analysis of findings
Data Analysis, Discussion and Conclusions
- Correct interpretation of the results and critical comparison with theoretical models as appropriate
- Understanding of the results’ practical implications
- Correct and logical conclusions drawn from the analysis, consistent with the activity’s objectives
Overall Structure of the Report
- Logical structure of report and literary accuracy
- Quality of presentation
- Length
Project Activity and Effort
- Project planning
- Demonstration of initiative
- Commitment and effort
