Key facts
UNE unit code: HSHM343
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
In the rapidly changing world, advancements in information management are helping improve health service operations. Health services managers who work with information systems need to constantly refresh their skills to stay relevant and future proof their careers.
This unit will help you upgrade your knowledge of health data, informatics, data analytics, information governance and information system development to capitalise on the opportunities that information technology brings to health services.
You will examine the nature of information and how it is used to support clinical services and manage health organisations.
By exploring the technology developments emerging in the Australian healthcare system you will understand their impact on the operation and management of health services.
You will also have opportunities to analyse the management challenges presented by information systems.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
You must enrol in this unit by the Monday before the Trimester starts. If there are insufficient student numbers this unit will not run and you will be withdrawn from the unit and offered an appropriate alternate unit by the course coordinator.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad knowledge of the various components of health information system management;
- present a clear exposition of the role of managing information in the health care environment and the practicalities of its management;
- demonstrate understanding of the current level of information system development in the health care arena;
- review critically and analyse the major issues of 'information management' facing health managers;
- evaluate current and developing technologies for application in the health setting; and
- critically review the role and responsibility of health service managers dealing with information systems, and exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying the significant technology developments emerging in the Australian health care system.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Written assignment No. Words: 3000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Written assignment No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Guide to Health Informatics
ISBN: 9781444170498
Coiera, E., CRC Press 3rd ed. 2015
Text refers to: All offerings
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