Overview 2022
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The multi-disciplinary field of Health Informatics is the application of information technology to healthcare delivery.
By its very nature, health informatics is challenging and complex. Yet it is this complexity that makes it such an intriguing, exciting and rewarding field in which to be involved.
The Graduate Certificate of eHealth (Health Informatics) is designed for healthcare practitioners. Your studies will focus on the effective use of E-health information for providing practical solutions to improve care delivery and health outcomes.
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Key contacts
| Current student enrolment questions and advice | UConnect |
| Course Coordinator | Dr Joel Scanlan |
Course objectives
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the central role that health informatics and e-health play in contemporary health care by articulating:
- Contemporary trends, issues, policy and practice in health informatics.
- Theoretical perspectives that shape the discipline.
Demonstrate advanced cognitive and practical skills by:
- Applying socio-technical approaches to critically analyse complex problems in the context of health informatics professional practice.
- Critically analysing social, ethical and legal issues associated with the introduction and use of electronic information systems.
Apply knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate skills, judgement and self-management as a health informatics professional.
- Promote the growth of health informatics as an academic discipline and a profession.
Learning Outcomes
Course structure
Core Units
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…
Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for CRH500 Introduction to Health Informatics
This unit will enable students to critically evaluate the theory, practice and processes for managing data in the healthcare system. The foundations of health data, information, knowledge and wisdom will be introduced, including the concept of information architecture. Methods and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit explores the information security issues arising from technology use in the health care environment. Consideration is given to legal and ethical concepts and issues, with an emphasis on the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of health information. Students are…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CRH503 E-health Privacy and Security Issues
This unit explores the evolution of the electronic health record (EHR). It examines the definition and context of the EHR, records management, the benefits and barriers of EHRs, the national health information agenda, the EHR as a socio-technical tool, ethical…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
Tertiary: FOR ELIGIBILITY TO BE ADMITTED TO THE COURSE: The applicant will have completed an Australian Qualifications Framework (or equivalent) undergraduate university qualification in a healthcare, or communications technology related field and be working in a health care or IT setting · A Curriculum Vitae detailing their work experience in the required area of work.
Articulation
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Scholarships
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