eHealth
Evolving health care
Digital health is connecting millions of people with health care services across the nation and the globe. The types of services available through e-Health are ever changing and advancing, making access to digital literacy even more imperative to our health care professionals. From obtaining health records at any location, to delivering health and support services such as consultations and prescriptions through online appointments and sessions, allows our health professionals to maintain connectivity in our community. Digital health is here to stay and to keep us connected in the most important ways, it is the most crucial component on quality healthcare today as it continues to help save and improve lives
About the program
It is with pleasure I welcome you to explore our eHealth program. This program has been developed to meet the varying needs of our health. From health professionals seeking a foundation in digital health to support their health role (Graduate Certificate of e-Health) through to those interested in working in health informatics (Master of e-Health), enrolment in this program is the start of your digital health journey.
All courses in our program are offered fully online, allowing you the flexibility to plan your learning pathway to meet your needs. Classes are delivered online and recorded, allowing us to bring the leading experts to you so your learning is consolidated with real world contexts. Our specialist teaching team bring a rich wealth of experience in digital health from Australia and internationally. In partnership with industry, we have designed a program of curriculum that is contemporary and innovative, to ensure our graduates are ready to work in our digitally enabled health systems. Our program of research is closely aligned with our teaching program to ensure students hear about the latest research as it occurs.
I trust you will find the below information informative and look forward to you joining.
Regards,
Associate Professor Kerryn Butler-Henderson
Program Lead, eHealth
Available short courses for health
eHealth can enable digital health workforce readiness and is suitable for enabling currency for health professionals. We support the development of digital and health informatic expertise for existing healthcare professionals and we support the development of digitally empowered clinical expertise.
With flexible, part time and online study options, you can advance your career while maintaining a work-life balance.
Entry requirements
The courses are suitable for health professionals and information management professionals who wish to enhance their understanding and ability to work effectively with information and communication technologies. The courses are also designed for graduates who wish to pursue a career as a health informatics specialist.
In order to qualify for admission to our programs, applicants should:
- hold a three-year degree with a major in a health related or communications technology area,
OR
- have experience and/or qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Director of the Centre for Rural Health
As all units in the course use online resources, students need to have regular access to email and the internet.
Scholarships
Scholarship supported places for the Bachelor of E-Health (Health Informatics) (Professional Honours) (H4E) are available to eligible students through our network of industry partners. For more information on our scholarship places, or to find out if you are eligible, contact us .
More health study options
Postgraduate study options in health
The School of Nursing have a range of postgraduate coursework degrees suitable for health professionals, to help you advance your career or find a new specialisation. These postgraduate degrees include options in midwifery, addiction studies, leadership and quality services.
For further information, visit our further study guide web page.
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