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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

311752 v.2 Health Information Management Major (Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences)

Introduction

This course combines scientific, technical and administration expertise in Health Information manageent. In addition, staff have strong links with the local, national and international health and information professions, ensuring students have extensive hands-on experience throughout their studies. The Health Information Manager is the bridge between the clinical, management and systems aspects of health and is a fulfilling profession responsible for the collection, storage, anaysis and distribution of health care information. The unique competencies of Health Information Management ensure excellent career opportunities both within Australia and internationally.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
313392 v.2   Introduction to Psychology 100 3.0 25.0
313428 v.1   Foundations of Health Information 181 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
313398 v.2   Imagining Health in Social and Cultural Contexts 100 3.0 25.0
313429 v.1   Foundations of Medical Terminology 182 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
313431 v.1   Introduction to Health Informatics 281 3.0 25.0
313432 v.1   Health Information Management 281 4.0 25.0
313498 v.1   Indications of Clinical Conditions 281 10.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
312198 v.1   Professional Practice in Public Health 383 2.0 25.0
313433 v.1   Clinical Classification 282 8.0 25.0
313434 v.1   Health Service Quality Development 282 3.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 3 Semester 1
313435 v.1   Clinical Classifications 381 8.0 25.0
313436 v.1   Health Data and Information Analysis 381 4.0 25.0
313437 v.1   Electronic Health Records 381 10.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 3 Semester 2
313438 v.1   Health Information Management 382 3.0 25.0
313439 v.1   Advanced Health Informatics 382 10.0 25.0
313440 v.1   Casemix and Data Quality 382 3.0 25.0
  75.0