Online Courses Handbook 2003

305778 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Health Information Management), Bachelor of Commerce (Information Systems)

BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Introduction
The proliferation of electronic information systems in health has resulted in the need for Health Information Management graduates with the knowledge and skills to analyse information, design, implement and manage new systems and the ability to solve problems in existing electronic information systems. The unique and complex nature of health care delivery, requires a depth of clinical knowledge allied to a strong understanding of the inter relationships of health information creation, linkage and management. Students enrolling in this double degree gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of clinical processes, together with health information management principles and issues. The processes of planning, implementing and evaluating health and related systems are taught within a framework of confidentiality and data linkage. It allows for the simultaneous development of a sound knowledge base in information systems design, analysis and project management. This combination of skills is highly desirable for jobs in health information systems design, database and project management and in the information technology industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
One TEE Mathematics and one TEE Science subject. Human Biology desirable.

Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Duration and Availability
This course is four years full-time or the equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
Professional practice is emphasised within the course through project work, visits and exercises. Students visit a wide variety of health facilities and are required to participate in professional practice placements during vacations in third and fourth years of the course. Some students choose to travel interstate and overseas for broader experience.

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for Professional Level accreditation of the Australian Computer Society and for graduate membership to the Health Information Management Association of Australia.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

10830 v.3 Information Systems 100 4.0 25.0

11011 v.3 Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0

1675 v.7 Health Record Systems 181 5.0 25.0

303168 v.2 Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180 2.0 12.5

7713 v.7 Health Science Communication 180 2.0 12.5

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10848 v.2 Management 100 3.0 25.0

10987 v.4 Accounting 100 3.0 25.0

1643 v.6 Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0

1676 v.8 Health Record Systems 182 5.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

10850 v.4 Marketing 100 3.0 25.0

2871 v.7 Health Record Systems 281 4.0 25.0

303101 v.1 Medical Science 283 4.0 25.0

305476 v.1 Analysis (Problem Analysis) 150 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

12069 v.2 Nosology 182 4.0 25.0

2872 v.9 Health Record Systems 282 4.0 25.0

305457 v.1 Design (User Interface and Web Design) 150 3.0 25.0

305477 v.1 Analysis (Systems Analysis) 200 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

305474 v.1 Design (Database Design) 200 5.0 25.0

305479 v.1 Technological Infrastructure (Introduction to Business Computing Infrastructure) 200 3.0 25.0

306314 v.1 Nosology 283 3.0 12.5

306315 v.1 Nosology 284 2.0 12.5

3760 v.7 Professional Practice 381 8.5 25.0

100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

1234 v.3 Economics 100 3.0 25.0

303091 v.1 Epidemiology 186 3.0 25.0

305458 v.1 Development (Introduction to Programming) 150 4.0 25.0

306316 v.1 Nosology 285 3.0 12.5

306317 v.1 Nosology 286 3.0 12.5

100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

13605 v.3 Project Management 250 4.0 25.0

305466 v.1 Development (Principles of Programming) 200 3.0 25.0

305526 v.1 Analysis (Advanced Analysis) 250 3.0 25.0

3759 v.8 Health Record Systems 381 3.0 25.0

100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

303102 v.1 Health Practice Administration 383 4.0 25.0

305478 v.1 Analysis (Adaptive Methodologies) 300 3.0 25.0

3762 v.6 Health Record Systems 382 5.0 25.0

8703 v.5 Epidemiology 382 5.0 25.0

100.0

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