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Postgraduate TAS-CRH500-2021

Introduction to Health Informatics

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$2,402 $0

Your upfront cost: $0

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Study method

100% online

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  • HECS-HELP
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Assessments

100% online

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. 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.
Topics covered
    • 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
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
Elective
  • TAS-HIM-MAS-2021

Special requirements

  • SoftwareDetails - Access to software program form a healthcare workplace
Description

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.

Assessments

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

Postgraduate TAS-HIM-MAS-2021

Master of Health Information Management

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