Courses & Units

Introduction to Health Informatics BAA500

Introduction

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.

Summary

Unit name	Introduction to Health Informatics
Unit code	BAA500
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Australian Institute of Health Service Management
Coordinator	Doctor Joel Scanlan
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1		Off-Campus	International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	20/2/2023	21/3/2023	10/4/2023	28/5/2023

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate health informatics theory, principles and practice to enhance the delivery and management of healthcare in Australia.
Differentiate the foundational elements of data, information, knowledge and wisdom within the healthcare context.
Distinguish relevant standards and governance in relation to health informatics in Australia.
Integrate critical and creative skills to written and verbal communication.

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
069999	$1,037.00	$1,037.00	not applicable	$2,522.00

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CRH500

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	External, flexible delivery via Internet or CD; a self-directed learning unit. Students complete tasks and activities at their own pace, within the parameters of semester requirements.
Assessment	Photo reflection (20%)\|Essay (40%)\|Portfolio (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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