Data, Information and Knowledge
PostgraduateTAS-CRH5012022
Course information for 2022 intake
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Data, Information and Knowledge
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Evaluate the theory and principles of managing health data.
- Compare and contrast the practice of health data management within Australia and internationally.
- Analyse health data to evaluate the performance of a health service.
- Articulate the ethical, legal and political issues in health data.
- Module 1: Introduction to Health Data
- Module 2: Information Architecture
- Module 3: Data Quality and Integrity
- Module 4: Data Analysis and Interpretation
- Module 5: Data Mining, Linkage and Big Data
- Module 6: Disaster and Contingency Planning
This subject 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 subject, 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.
- Essay (30%)
- Data analysis report (45%)
- Case study (25%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-EHL-GCE-2022 - Graduate Certificate in E-Health (Health Informatics)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Certificate in E-Health (Health Informatics)
PostgraduateTAS-EHL-GCE