Area: | School of Public Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.5 |
Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1676 (v.9) Health Record Systems 182 or any previous version
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10830 (v.4) Information Systems 100 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to health informatics- data management, electronic communications. Health care information systems design. Health care information systems implementation. Ethical issues in health informatics. Creating a database and tables using Access. Entering and editing data. Current developments in the Western Australian health arena. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Identified types and characteristics of data and information systems components. Demonstrated an understanding of health data linkage in relation to specialised health information databases. Described the key components of data management and related these to data quality. Built a database of information by entering and editing data using Microsoft Access and then generated reports. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Hoffer, J.A., George, J.F. and Valacich, J.S. (1999), Modern systems analysis and design (second edition). Menlo Park, Addison-Wesley. Johns, M.L. (1997), Information management for health professions. New York, Delmar Publishers. Oz, E. (2000), Management information systems (second edition). Cambridge, Course Technology Thomson Learning. Daly, J., Guillemin, M. and Hill, S. (2001), Technologies and health critical compromises. South Melbourne, Oxford University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Hebda, T., Czar, P. and Mascara, C. (2001), Handbook of informatics for nurses and health care professionals (second edition). Menlo Park, Addison Wesley. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 40%, Major assignment 30%, Minor database assignments (3) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61399 Public Health not elsewhere classified | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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