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Postgraduate TAS-EHL-GCE-2022

Graduate Certificate in E-Health (Health Informatics)

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.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

4

Price

From

$9,610

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

CSP Available

Yes

Credit available

Yes

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Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.

QS RANKING 2022

18

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

23

  • 2022

Degree structure

4

Core subjects

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Major subjects

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

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

Consolidate and synthesise specialised health informatics disciplinary knowledge and apply that knowledge within their healthcare professional area of practice

Analyse complex healthcare problems and apply specialised technical skills to identify informatics-specific solutions

Initiate, plan, implement and evaluate health informatics solutions, with independent judgement.

Communicate health informatics theoretical concepts, knowledge and ideas to a range of audiences

Critically reflect on ethical and security implications and consequences of health informatics

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate of eHealth (Health Informatics) is designed for healthcare practitioners who are currently employed in practice and students are required to engage in experiential learning activities drawing from their practice experience.

Professional recognition

The course will be submitted for accreditation by the Australasian College of Health Informatics/Health Informatics Society of Australia accreditation program. A number of Australian health professional organisations and employers have approved the materials as professional development activities and support this extension to the graduate program.

Entry requirements

Higher education

Successful completion of an AQF Bachelor degree or equivalent (or higher) and experience as detailed.

Work and Life

Students may apply based on experience of qualifications deemed appropriate by the Director of the Centre for Rural Health. Refer applications to UTAS;  OR Higher Education requirement AND Two years previous experience working in a health care setting (this includes but is not limited to a hospital, a health clinic, aged care setting, primary health care, department of community services). A Curriculum Vitae detailing minimum two years work experience in the required area of work.

English Proficiency Requirements

The minimum English language test score requirements for postgraduate coursework programs are as follows:

  • IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0); or
  • TOEFL (iBT): 72 (no skill below: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22); or
  • PTE Academic: 50 with no score lower than 50; or
  • UTASAccess-English: Level 7 - 60% (no individual score less than 60%); or
  • Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): B Grade; or
  • Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): C Grade; or
  • Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) or Higher: C Grade
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.

Description

This course is no longer accepting applications. You may be interested in the Bachelor of e-Health (Health Informatics) Professional Honours.

The Graduate Certificate in E-Health is offered by the School of Nursing - externally, using online teaching and learning technologies, over a minimum completion time of 1 year part time (over two semesters), and a maximum 3 years part time.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Students must complete 4 subjects as outlined in the below recommended study pattern:

  • Semester 1
    • TAS-CRH500 Introduction to Health Informatics
    • TAS-CRH501 Data, Information and Knowledge
  • Semester 2
    • TAS-CRH503 E-Health Privacy and Security Issues
    • TAS-CRH505 Electronic Health Records

Award Requirements

Successful completion of 4 subjects as outlined in the schedule of subject offerings, finishing within 3 years

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Provide your details and select a funding option. You can pay up-front or apply for government funding in your application.

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