Courses & Units
Electronic Health Records BAA549
Introduction
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 considerations, and the future of EHRs.
Summary
Unit name | Electronic Health Records |
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Unit code | BAA549 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Business & Economics Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
Coordinator | Doctor Sheree Lloyd |
Teaching staff | Doctor Sheree Lloyd |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Online | Semester 2 | 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 |
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Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate the theory and practical application of electronic health records locally and internationally.
- Analyse drivers and trends influencing the development of electronic health records
- Critique possible points of tension in the socio-technical system
- Debate the ethical considerations of the development, use, and management of electronic health records
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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069999 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CRH505Teaching
Assessment | Presentation (20%)|Essay (40%)|Report (40%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
A reading list is provided. |
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Recommended | A reading list is provided | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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