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Introduction to Health Informatics

Postgraduate | TAS-CRH500 | 2023

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

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Introduction to Health Informatics

About this subject

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

    1. Critically evaluate health informatics theory, principles and practice to enhance the delivery and management of healthcare in Australia.
    2. Differentiate the foundational elements of data, information, knowledge and wisdom within the healthcare context.
    3. Distinguish relevant standards and governance in relation to health informatics in Australia.
    4. Integrate critical and creative skills to written and verbal communication.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Additional requirements

  • Software requirements - Access to software program form a healthcare workplace

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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