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Postgraduate TAS-EHL-GCE-2023

Graduate Certificate in Digital Health

Explore the internet’s role in health care

Study contemporary trends, issues, policy and practice in health informatics. Analyse potential problems in the digital storing and sharing of health information. Unpack social, ethical and legal issues.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$4,150

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

Applications Close

  • 25 Jun 23
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  • 2023

Degree structure

4

Core subjects

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Major subjects

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Elective subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Consolidate and synthesise specialised health informatics disciplinary knowledge and apply that knowledge within their healthcare professional area of practice
  2. Analyse complex healthcare problems and apply specialised technical skills to identify informatics-specific solutions
  3. Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate health informatics solutions, with independent judgement
  4. Communicate health informatics theoretical concepts, knowledge and ideas to a range of audiences
Entry requirements

Higher education

Have a completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in a healthcare, or communications technology related field at Bachelor level (AQF7) or higher (or equivalent)

Work and Life

Be working in a healthcare or IT setting

Credit for previous study or work

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning

Description

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Health is designed to provide you with evidence-based skills to meet the current and anticipated need for skilled workers within the rapidly evolving health sector. Within the course you’ll gain invaluable experience and knowledge on the key concepts of health informatics, security and data, considering the decision-making power digital systems provide, while also considering the ethical, social and economic considerations. 

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

For students taking part-time study, the following study pattern is recommended.

The course is only available for part-time study.

  • Semester 1
    • TAS-BAA500 Introduction to Health Informatics
    • TAS-BAA548 Digital Health Privacy and Security Issues
  • Semester 2
    • TAS-BAA549 Electronic Health Records
    • TAS-BAA735 Health Data Management, Information Analysis and Improvement

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-2 years from commencement.

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