Data Storytelling with Visualisation

Part of the ModularMaster in Data Science (Healthcare) programme

Data Storytelling and Visualization provide a crucial framework for effective communication and insightful interpretation of data. Proficiency in these areas allows data professionals to transform complex datasets into compelling narratives and visually engaging representations. By mastering the art of data storytelling, professionals learn to effectively convey insights, patterns, and trends to various audiences, enabling informed decision-making. Through visualization techniques and tools, they can create intuitive graphics and interactive dashboards that facilitate understanding and exploration of data. Additionally, data professionals develop a deep understanding of design principles to enhance the impact and clarity of their visualisations. In data science, it is important to combine analytical prowess with compelling storytelling to unlock the true potential of data and communicate its value in a meaningful and impactful way.

This course, spanning a duration of five days, is specifically designed to equip participants with data storytelling and visualisation skills in heathcare context. Over the first four days, participants will acquire the ability to identify patterns and trends, as well as deliver improved data presentation through visuals, utilizing various data visualisation tools. By focusing on contextualised healthcare case studies, participants will develop an appreciation for how data visualisation has bolstered decision support within the healthcare field. Participants will be actively involved in a healthcare-related project throughout the module. The final day, which is split into two half-days on separate weeks, will be dedicated to project consultation and project presentation.

Plan your learning path

This course can be taken as a module on its own or as part of the Graduate Certificate in Fundamentals in Data Science (Healthcare) or ModularMaster in Data Science (Healthcare).

Who Should Attend

Catering to healthcare professionals and individuals aspiring to join the healthcare industry, this course is specifically designed to develop effective communication of information to clinicans and patients. It is highly recommended for clinicians, administrators, and managers in the healthcare field. Clinicians utilise compelling visuals to communicate findings and make a greater impact. Administrators and managers improve outcomes and oversee operations by leveraging data-driven decisions through visual dashboards.

Prerequisites

Participants should preferably have passed mathematics at least ‘O’ Level or equivalent.
Participants should be conversant with basic IT skills such as software installation, file management and web navigation.
Participants are encouraged to complete the Foundation of Data Science course before enrolling in this course.
Participants are required to bring their laptops with Windows Operating System installed.

Programme Outline

Learning Objectives and Structure

Perform the visualisation component for the role of a junior data scientist or business intelligence role
Extract insights visually from exploratory data analysis process
Interpret convoluted patterns and meaningful insights with the help of data visualisation tools
Visualise data set relevant to the model findings
Build presentation-ready dashboards for managers
Leverage on the infographic to communicate complex ideas across easily
Visually illustrate findings with the aid of data storytelling
Understand healthcare case studies shared by SingHealth faculty members to gain insights into real-world scenarios.
Utilise curated public healthcare datasets to perform hands-on activities and assignments, fostering practical experience and understanding of the subject matter.

Day 1 - Data storytelling

- Gestalt principles
- Audience assessment
- Narrative development
- Evolution of data visualisation in healthcare

Day 2 – Design and considerations of dashboard, Introduction of tableau

- Dashboard Design and Considerations
- Basic understanding of Tableau and what it does
- Tableau interface, key functionalities, and useful features
- Application of data visualisation in healthcare
- Key financial analysis and insights for clinical specialty

Day 3 - Creating visualisations with Tableau, Introduction of Power BI

- How to create basic tableau visualizations to answer simple business questions
- How to put together a tableau dashboard from the basic visualisations
- Data driving improvement and towards clinical excellence
- Basic understanding of PowerBI and what it does
- PowerBI interface, key functionalities, and some useful features

Day 4 - Creating visualisations with Power BI

- How to create basic PowerBI visualisations to answer simple business questions
- How to put together a PowerBI dashboard from the basic visualisations
- Practical case study in healthcare
- Communications in Data Visualisation

Day 5 – Consultation/ Project presentation

Project Consultation

Each group of participants will present the progress of their projects and have the opportunity to ask questions and clarify any doubts pertaining to their projects.

Project Presentation

Each group of participants will showcase their work and respond to questions during a Q&A session.

Course Fees and Funding

Full course fee inclusive of prevailing GST	You pay S$4,905.00
SkillsFuture Course Fee subsidy (70%) For Singapore Citizens < 40 years old For Permanent Residents	You pay S$1,471.50
Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (90%) For Singapore Citizens ≥ 40 years old	You pay S$571.50
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (90%) For SME - Sponsored employees	You pay S$571.50

The above module fee payable is inclusive of 9% GST.

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Instructor

Thia Wei Soon
Instructor, SUTD Academy

Wei Soon has more than ten years of experience working in the manufacturing and IT sectors. He worked as a data scientist using data analytics and machine learning to deliver actionable insights and drive strategic marketing initiatives. In recent years, as a technology consultant, he successfully helped clients to streamline enterprise operations and achieved cost saving through the adoption of robotic process automation.

Wei Soon has a Master of IT in Business Artificial Intelligence from Singapore Management of University and a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University. He is proficient with tools such as Tableau, Jupyter, RStudio, MS Visual Studio, Automation Anywhere, UiPath, and programming languages such as Python, R, C#, HTML5, and JavaScript.

Narayan Venkataraman
Assistant Director, Data Management & Informatics, Changi General Hospital

Narayan (Nari) is a Data Science and Biomedical professional with more than 22 years of experience in healthcare with diverse portfolio spanning data science, health informatics, data governance, medical technology, clinical quality and operational analytics, patient safety and risk management.

He is currently the Assistant Director, Data Management & Informatics at Changi General Hospital, Singapore. Recipient of the Singapore Commendation Medal 2022 for Covid19, he is a member of the CGH Covid19 Taskforce and many strategic committees at CGH and SingHealth (SHS). He has completed many medical projects across the Asia-Pacific region representing Singapore MOH and MFA. He is also an honorary biomed consultant for Smiles Asia and has volunteered for many surgical missions in Asia and Oceania. His current academic interests cover robotic process automation, AI/Machine Learning, data visualisation, risk analytics and enterprise data literacy.

Ivan Tan En-Howe
Deputy Director, Group Finance Analytics, SingHealth

Being a multi-disciplinary professional, Ivan’s experience and skill set ranges across consulting, strategic planning, brand building, data science and analytics. He is a recognised advocate of implementation science across the healthcare landscape.

He has built up multiple data analytics teams in SingHealth, partnering external collaborators to further advance patient care through clinical quality improvement and cost effectiveness. His teams specialize in data visualisation, statistical analysis, predictive modelling, geospatial analysis, and other healthcare innovation solutions. He currently leads the Group Finance Analytics team and places focus on Value Driven Care, Population Health Management and Financing Frameworks.

Ang Woo Boon
Assistant Director, Office of Improvement Science, Changi General Hospital

Woo Boon obtained his BEng from Nanyang Technological University and his MBA from U21 Global Online Graduate School. He has over 18 years of professional quality improvement experience across industrial and healthcare areas. Currently holding the designation of Assistant Director in Changi General Hospital, he often engages key stakeholders to improve the safety, effectiveness and efficiency of processes through improvement science approach. He also oversees, facilitates, coordinates and monitors various facets of Quality Improvement (with QI) and Patient Safety (PS) activities.

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