The Diffusion of Health Technology
PostgraduateTAS-BAA6342025
Previously TAS-CRH604
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
The Diffusion of Health Technology
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student 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 relating to diffusion or change management.
- Module 1: Organisations and change
- Module 2: Diffusion of innovation and technology acceptance
- Module 3: Change management
- Module 4: People and change
- Module 5: Planning for a successful information technology implementation
- Module 6: 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.
- Media Release (25%)
- Report (40%)
- Portfolio (35%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
TAS-CRH604 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement: 2-hr seminars every two weeks; independent learning approx 10 hrs/wk
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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