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Postgraduate TAS-CRH501-2021

Data, Information and Knowledge

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 22 Feb 2021
UTAS
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 2021

19

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

25

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. Evaluate the theory and principles of managing health data.
  2. Compare and contrast the practice of health data management within Australia and internationally.
  3. Analyse health data to evaluate the performance of a health service.
  4. Articulate the ethical, legal and political issues in health data.
Topics covered
    • Introduction to health data
    • Information architecture inc. data definitions and dictionaries
    • Data quality and integrity
    • Data analysis and interpretation
    • Data mining, linkage and big data
    • Disaster and contingency planning
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • TAS-EHL-GCE-2021
  • TAS-EHL-GDI-2021
  • TAS-EHL-MAS-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This unit will enable students to critically evaluate the theory, practice and processes for managing data in the healthcare system. The foundations of health data, information, knowledge and wisdom will be introduced, including the concept of information architecture. Methods and the value of data analysis and interpretation are the central focus of the unit, along with an exploration of the role of data linkage. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.

Assessments

  • Essay (30%)
  • Data analysis report (45%)
  • Case study (25%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate TAS-EHL-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in E-Health Health Informatics

Postgraduate TAS-EHL-GDI-2021

Graduate Diploma of E-Health Health Informatics

Postgraduate TAS-EHL-MAS-2021

Master of E-Health Health Informatics

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