Overview 2020
Location
Full Fee Paying places available
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
Course objectives
Demonstrate a comprehensive and integrated understanding of health informatics as a discipline and a profession by articulating:
- In-depth specialised knowledge of contemporary trends, issues, policy and practice in health informatics.
- Advanced knowledge of the theoretical perspectives that shape the discipline and profession.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the range of research principles and methods applicable to health informatics research and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrate expert cognitive and practical skills by:
- Applying socio-technical approaches complex problems and generate effective and innovative responses in the context of health informatics professional practice.
- Critically analysing and generating solutions to the social, ethical and legal issues associated with the introduction and use of electronic information systems.
- Developing practical, ethical solutions that seek to balance stakeholder perspectives.
Apply knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate leadership, expert judgement and self-management as a health informatics professional.
- Engage in ethical health informatics research and evidence based practice.
Further the growth of health informatics as an academic discipline and a profession.
Learning outcomes
Work placement
Career outcomes
Professional Recognition
It is anticipated that the course will be accredited by the Australian College of Health Informatics once this body has established its accreditation processes.
A number of Australian health professional organizations and employers have approved the materials as professional development activities and support this extension to the graduate program.
Course structure
Year 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CRH500 Introduction to Health Informatics
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View all details for CRH503 E-health Privacy and Security Issues
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Year 2
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CRH604 The Diffusion of Health Technology (Managing Change)
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | ||||
View all details for CNA672 Research for Clinical Practice A
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
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View all details for CRH607 Health Informatics Research Methods
Year 3
Select Option 1 or 2:
Option 1 - Research Intensive
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View all details for KIT611 Social and Cultural Issues of Interactive Digital Media
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Credit Points: 25
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View all details for CNA422 Leading Quality in the Workplace
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAM722 Leading and Managing Change in Health and Human Services
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Credit Points: 25
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Spring school | ||||
Option 2 - Practice Intensive
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for KIT611 Social and Cultural Issues of Interactive Digital Media
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
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Credit Points: 25
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CNA422 Leading Quality in the Workplace
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Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAM722 Leading and Managing Change in Health and Human Services
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for health professionals who wish to enhance their understanding and ability to work effectively with information and communication technologies. The course is also designed for graduates who wish to pursue a career as a health informatics specialist.
In order to qualify for admission to the Masters Program, applicants should
- hold a three-year degree or a diploma with a major in a health related or communications technology area,
OR
- have experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the School of Nursing. As all units in the course use online resources, students need to have regular access to email and the internet.
Admission Prerequisites
The course is suitable for health professionals who wish to enhance their understanding and
ability to work effectively with information and communication technologies. The course is
also designed for graduates who wish to pursue a career as a health informatics specialist.
In order to qualify for admission to the Masters Program, applicants should
- hold a three-year degree or a diploma with a major in a health related or communications technology area,
OR
- have experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the School of Nursing. As all units in the course use online resources, students need to have regular access to email and the internet.
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Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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