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The Diffusion of Health Technology (Managing Change)
Postgraduate | TAS-CRH604 | 2023
Course information for 2023 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
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The Diffusion of Health Technology (Managing Change)
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate diffusion innovation, technology acceptance and change management theory, principles and practice in health technology in Australia
- Assess the strategies for successful implementation of technology
- Justify the adoption of a model for change management or technology adoption evaluation in the context of health technology implementation
- Integrate technical and inquiry skills to written and verbal communication to diffusion or change management
- Organisations and change
- Diffusion of innovation and technology acceptance
- Change management
- People and change
- Planning for a successful technology implementation
- Sustainable technological change
This subject explores issues relating to diffusion of innovation, technology acceptance, and change management. Relevant theories relating to these areas are critically analysed. Strategies for successful implementation of technology are explored, including the identification of barriers to implementation. The diffusion of technology from the organisational and social context of health care is assessed. This includes the characteristics of health organisations and technology and the ways in which innovative individuals and organisations facilitate the successful introduction of health technology.
- News article (25%)
- Report (40%)
- Portfolio (35%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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