Courses & Units

The Diffusion of Health Technology (Managing Change) CRH604

Launceston

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 (Managing Change)
Unit code CRH604
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 Delivered wholly by the provider
Level Postgraduate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 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
Semester 1 22/2/2021 23/3/2021 12/4/2021 30/5/2021

* 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).

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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
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

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3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Teaching

AssessmentMedia Release (25%)|Report (40%)|Portfolio (35%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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