309937 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

GradCertHlthInfo(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course is open to all health professionals and others who have experience in change management and technology adoption. It aims to develop a critical understanding of health informatics with a particular focus on how this diverse and emerging discipline is instrumental in achieving paradigm shifts in health systems. Course graduates will develop competencies in change management, socio-technical methodologies and technology adoption in conjunction with a practical understanding of applying these in diverse areas of the health system.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A basic qualification at degree level or its equivalent level in one of the professions appropriate to the proposed area of study. Applicants without qualifications and work experience may be required to undertake bridging units prior to admission.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are encouraged from applicants and are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is six months full time or equivalent part time study. Where possible, classes are to be conducted in the late afternoon or evening and many of the units are available by distance education and/or WebCT (online learning).

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment within the public and private health sectors. There are also increasing opportunities for graduates to work with consulting companies and within the information and communication technologies sectors.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
11730	v.5	Advanced Systems Problem Solving 601	3.0	25.0
13152	v.3	Health Research Methods 681	4.0	25.0
13154	v.2	Health Care Systems 681	3.0	25.0
309935	v.1	Introduction to Health Informatics 681	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	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.