Overview 2021
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Course objectives
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the central role that health informatics and e-health play in contemporary health care by articulating:
- Contemporary trends, issues, policy and practice in health informatics.
- Theoretical perspectives that shape the discipline.
Demonstrate advanced cognitive and practical skills by:
- Applying socio-technical approaches to critically analyse complex problems in the context of health informatics professional practice.
- Critically analysing social, ethical and legal issues associated with the introduction and use of electronic information systems.
Apply knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate skills, judgement and self-management as a health informatics professional.
- Promote the growth of health informatics as an academic discipline and a profession.
Work placement
Course structure
The course structure of the Graduate Certificate comprises four core units.
Schedule of Core Units
Considers the increasing impact of technology in contemporary society with a particular focus on health services. The unit explores some current applications of health informatics and identifies a number of issues associated with the use of technology in health care.…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CRH500 Introduction to Health Informatics
This unit will enable students to critically evaluate the theory, practice and processes for managing data in the healthcare system. The foundations of health data, information, knowledge and wisdom will be introduced, including the concept of information architecture. Methods and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
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 an emphasis on the privacy of health information and explores this…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CRH503 E-health Privacy and Security Issues
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…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
Entry requirements
Eligibility
The course is suitable for health professionals who wish to enhance their understanding and ability to work effectively with information and communication technologies. The course is also designed for graduates who wish to pursue a career as a health informatics specialist.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for an offer, an applicant must have:
- Completed a bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Two years previous experience working in a health care setting (this includes but is not limited to a hospital, a health clinic, aged care setting, primary health care, department of community services).
- A Curriculum Vitae detailing minimum two years work experience in the required area of work.
International applicants
This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
Articulation to
On completion of the Certificate, students may be eligible to proceed to the H6E Graduate Diploma. Students who have completed either the Certificate or Diploma program may be eligible to undertake the Master of E-Health (Health Informatics) program
The programs do not articulate with any other program within the University.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2021 Total Course Fee (international students): $8,975 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $17,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
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