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Health Ontologies, Terminologies, and Classifications
Postgraduate | TAS-BAA760 | 2023
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
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Health Ontologies, Terminologies, and Classifications
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Critically evaluate the theory, principles and practice of ontologies, terminologies, and classifications in Australian and international healthcare services
- Assess the role of clinical classification and Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) in the Australian and international healthcare system
- Develop an ontology applicable to a healthcare service in Australia
- Differentiate between terminologies and classifications
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour in the application of classification and terminology, applying corporate social responsibility
- 1. Orientation – log into MyLO and familiarise yourself with the unit
- 2. Understanding Ontologies, Terminologies and Classification: The Information Exchange and Process to Support Good Practice.
- 3. Understanding Ontologies, Terminologies and Classification: The Information Exchange and Process to Support Good Practice.
- 4. Understanding Ontologies, Terminologies and Classification: The Information Exchange and Process to Support Good Practice.
- 5. Clinical Classification - Essential Keys to Interoperability
- 6. Clinical Classification - Essential Keys to Interoperability
- 7. Terminologies in Health - Essential Keys to Interoperability
- 8. Terminologies in Health - Essential Keys to Interoperability
- 9. Developing an ontology
- 10. Developing an ontology
- 11. Developing an ontology
- 12. Developing an ontology
- 13. Developing an ontology
- 14. Assessment 3
This subject examines the foundational health information management categorical frameworks, terms and design processes. In technical language, the subject investigates the theory and practice related to clinical classification, terminologies, and ontology development. Issues to be investigated include: a critical assessment of information systems utilised to aid decision making; application of data, via casemix and funding, to promote evidence based performance and planning; analysing and monitoring information systems to enhance patient care and safety; and, the ethical and professional responsibilities of information managers. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.
- Essay (30%)
- Report (40%)
- Presentation (30%)
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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:
Elective
- TAS-HSM-MAS-2023 - Master of Health Service Management
- TAS-HIM-MAS-2023 - Master of Health Information Management
- TAS-HSM-GCE-2023 - Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management
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
Postgraduate
TAS-HSM-MASPostgraduate
TAS-HIM-MASPostgraduate
TAS-HSM-GCE