• Entry level foundation course suitable for all healthcare workers

• Course clearly outlines the basic concepts of IT in healthcare

• Provides healthcare workers with essential information relevant to the modern healthcare system

• Online training offers 24 hour access for candidates

• Test centres can be located in the workplace

• Offers a suitable introduction to health informatics for those who wish to pursue further study

• Independent and recognised certification awarded by ICS SKILLS in conjunction with the Health Informatics Society of Ireland

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