Learning and Educational Resources
Health informatics is a broad and diverse field, including the professional domains of all member bodies of the Federation for Informatics Professionals (FEDIP), and therefore has a diverse mixture of educational requirements and offerings.
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Below are links to the wealth of accredited courses offered by our Professional Bodies, as well as a list of courses endorsed by FEDIP.
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Resources By Professional Body
Endorsed By FEDIP
​From the Usher Institute at the University of Edinburgh
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Data Ethics for Health and Social Care
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An Introduction to Health Data Analytics and R
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Introduction to Data Visualisation
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Introduction to Databases and Information Systems
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Systems Thinking
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The Foundations of Software Development in Health and Social Care
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Digital Technologies in Health and Social Care
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FEDIP Endorsed Courses can be found on the FEDIP Hub, including CPD Byte Size learning from the University of Edinburgh, as well as CPD offerings from our Professional Bodies.
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The FEDIP Hub is a benefit included with FEDIP registration. However, we do offer a free, six-month trial of the Hub.
How to Become Endorsed By FEDIP
What Is FEDIP Endorsement?
FEDIP endorsement means that:
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For an educational programme, that it can be used as evidence of the identified competencies to support a FEDIP registration application.
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For a CPD offering, that the specified time can be counted towards the annual CPD requirement for retaining FEDIP registration.
How do I become FEDIP Endorsed?
For CPD Materials
Individuals are asked to complete the below application when requesting endorsement of continuing professional development materials such as short courses, conference attendance, directed self-study or other developmental programmes. The investment for the endorsement of these educational materials begins from £400.
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If you have any queries regarding the process please get in touch: endorsement@fedip.org
For Assessed Educational Programmes
Individuals are asked to complete this application when requesting endorsement of a formally assessed educational programme, whether or not it leads to an academic qualification. The educational provider is expected to be a university, college or other institution recognised by a relevant professional body, regulator or government agency.
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Please complete the endorsement form below to request an estimation of cost or please get in touch: endorsement@fedip.org