Courses & Units
E-health Privacy and Security Issues CRH503
Launceston, Rozelle - Sydney
Introduction
This unit explores privacy and security issues arising from the use of information and communications technologies in the health care environment. The unit explores legal concepts and issues, with a emphasis on the privacy of health information and explores this practically by undertaking a risk analysis and subsequent mitigation process. It discusses security standards and systems to protect personal health information, including the limitations of the technology.
Summary
Unit name | E-health Privacy and Security Issues |
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Unit code | CRH503 |
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 Joseph Crawford |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Rozelle - Sydney | Spring school (late) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Spring school (late) | 8/11/2021 | 18/11/2021 | 2/12/2021 | 26/12/2021 |
Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss concepts and terms relevant to privacy and security
- Critically review the Australian privacy framework as it applies to the use of health information
- Analyse stakeholder perspectives and challenges on the use of health information in relation to privacy and security
- Justify the recommendation of appropriate security measures to manage identified risks
- Consider the contribution of a code of ethics for guiding health informatics professionals
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 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
Assessment | Report (30%)|Assignment (30%)|Assignment (40%) |
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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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