Launceston
This unit is offered by distance only.
Introduction
This unit aims to broaden students understanding of the Australian Health Care system and its operation. It provides the opportunity for students to critically examine and review the current and emerging trends in health care delivery and includes topics such as the future of the healthcare workforce, global health challenges, management and prevention of chronic conditions and a multi-disciplinary team approach, mental illness, disabilities services, migrant and refugee health and aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The unit also introduces Health Informatics (E-Health) and the way in which new information and communication technologies could improve health services.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Health Services and Health Informatics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA309 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
- 100% of Year 1 BHlthSc/science units or equivalent (eg CXA107)
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is taught by distance. On-line material readings will be provided via MyLO. Web conferencing will also be available. Students will communicate with the Coordinator via email and discussion boards. |
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| Assessment | Assessment Task 1: Position Paper 30% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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