Courses & Units
The Diffusion of Health Technology BAA634
Introduction
This unit 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.
Summary
| Unit name | The Diffusion of Health Technology |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BAA634 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Coordinator | Mary Lam |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
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Learning Outcomes
- 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.
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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| not applicable |
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
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CRH604Teaching
| Assessment | Media Release (25%)|Report (40%)|Portfolio (35%) |
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Textbooks
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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