Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

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


BSc(Curtin), BCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043272J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

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 and the ability to design, implement and manage new systems and 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 interrelationships 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 relatedsystems 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 desirablefor 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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

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 the third and fourth years of the course. Some students choose to travel interstate and overseas for broader experience.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply 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 essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1
10830 v.5   Business Information Systems 100 3.0 25.0
11011 v.3   Legal Framework 100 3.0 25.0
1675 v.8   Health Record Systems 181 10.0 25.0
303168 v.3   Epidemiology and Biostatistics 180 2.0 12.5
7713 v.9   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.5   Accounting 100 3.0 25.0
1643 v.7   Human Biology 133 4.0 25.0
1676 v.9   Health Record Systems 182 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1
10850 v.4   Marketing 100 3.0 25.0
2871 v.7   Health Record Systems 281
303101 v.3   Medical Science 283 3.0 25.0
305476 v.1   Analysis (Problem Analysis) 150 3.0 25.0
  75.0

Year 2 Semester 2
12069 v.5   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 4.0 25.0
  OR  
305479 v.1   Technological Infrastructure (Introduction to Business Computing Infrastructure) 200 3.0 25.0
  OR  
306314 v.4   Nosology 283 3.0 12.5
306315 v.4   Nosology 284 2.0 12.5
3760 v.9   Professional Practice 381 6.0 25.0
  62.5

Year 3 Semester 2
1234 v.4   Economics 100 3.0 25.0
303091 v.3   Epidemiology 186 3.0 25.0
305458 v.1   Development (Introduction to Programming) 150 4.0 25.0
306317 v.4   Nosology 286 2.0 12.5
310196 v.1   Nosology 287 2.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1
13605 v.3   Project Management 250 3.0 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.10   Health Record Systems 381 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2
303102 v.2   Health Practice Administration 383 3.0 25.0
305478 v.1   Analysis (Adaptive Methodologies) 300 3.0 25.0
3762 v.6   Health Record Systems 382 9.25 25.0
8703 v.7   Epidemiology 382 5.0 25.0
  100.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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