Introduction to Health Informatics

• • An introduction to health informatics
  • The specialist digital health workforce
  • The building blocks of health informativs
  • Fundamental theories and concepts
  • Standards and governance in health
  • The now, the future

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

Core

• TAS-EHL-GCE-2020
• TAS-EHL-GDI-2020
• TAS-EHL-MAS-2020

Special requirements

• SoftwareDetails - Access to software program form a healthcare workplace

With the explosion of technology and data in health, the field of health informatics is growing. This unit will evaluate the field of health informatics as a discipline within the health system, and appraise key principles and theories. The foundational elements of data, information, knowledge and wisdom are assessed within the healthcare context. Applicable standards and governance are introduced. This unit provides the foundation for ongoing exploration of health informatics.

• Photo reflection (20%)
• Essay (35%)
• Portfolio (45%)