H6E Graduate Diploma in E-Health (Health Informatics) as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma in E-Health (Health Informatics)
Abbreviation: GradDipE-Health(HI)
Course code: H6E
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 4025
Introductory comments
The Graduate Diploma in E-Health is offered by the University Department of Rural
Health – externally, using online teaching and learning technologies, over a minimum
completion time of 2 years part time (over four semesters), and a maximum 4 years part
time.
Admission & prerequisites
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.
In order to qualify for admission to the Certificate or the Diploma courses, applicants
should
•
hold a three-year degree or a diploma 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
UDRH.
Course objectives
The program has the following objectives:
•
To produce graduates who understand information technology and advanced
telecommunications technology.
•
To create an awareness of the increasing role and potential of information
technology and advanced telecommunications technology for effective and efficient
health services, particularly for rural, remote and housebound consumers.
•
To provide health professionals and others with the theoretical and practical
knowledge which will enable them to take leading roles within the emerging field of
Health Informatics.
Course structure
The course structure of the Graduate Diploma comprises eight units, five of which are core
units, three of which are electives. The proposed program of study is shown in the
following <zf>H6Es<ahtm>schedule.
Articulation
On completion of the postgraduate program students may be eligible to undertake a
Masters in Health Informatics program when it is introduced.
The program does not articulate with any other program within the University.
Schedule of units
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H6E Graduate Diploma in E-Health (Health Informatics) as at 14th May, 2002
Unit title
First year
Introduction to
Health Informatics
Data, Information
and Knowledge
Health Online
campus-sem
weight
code
D2
12.5%
CRH500
D2
12.5%
CRH501
D2
12.5%
CRH502
Elective (12.5%)
Second year
Legal and Ethical
D2
12.5%
Issues of Emerging
Technologies
The Diffusion of
D2
12.5%
Health Technology
(Managing Change)
Elective (12.5%)
Elective (12.5%)
Electives
The Diffusion of
D2
12.5%
Health Technology
(Managing Change)
Electronic Health
D2
12.5%
Records
and the following units which are being developed:
CRH503
CRH504
CRH504
CRH505
Stakeholder Analysis
Health Informatics for Professional and Community Education
Clinical Applications
Nursing informatics
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Health Science | University Department of
Rural Health
Mode of delivery | Distance Education
Course duration | 2 years minimum (4 semesters) | 4 years maximum (8 semesters)
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