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Health information management

Why study Health information management?

Our specialist health information management degree is one of only three of its kind in Australia. Learn about the business side of medicine and combine health, health information management and health informatics-technology. Focus on basic human biosciences, factors influencing health and the role of health professionals in the health and welfare sectors. You may complete an undergraduate degree and a Master-level qualification in four years. Combine theory with practical placements to develop your knowledge and skills. You may specialise in your final year of study.

Career opportunities

These is a shortage of qualified health information managers and you may work in management of health information services, general administration, clinical risk management, specialised disease registries, government health departments, health computing firms, health information technology projects, health research centres, the pharmaceutical industry and health screening programs. You are eligible for membership of the Health Information Management Association of Australia.

Courses

Local students

Health information management courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management	Melbourne	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent	Semester 1 (March)
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management continued… Course description Health information managers deal with the business side of medicine, mixing health, health information management (HIM) and health informatics/technology disciplines. They provide crucial information for medical decision-making and patient care planning; they also protect the security of our medical records. Particularly since the advent of the Internet and electronic record-keeping, HIM has become a fast-expanding and lucrative field, with a huge demand for skilled graduates. This course combines theory with extensive practical experience to prepare students for various professional HIM roles. Prerequisite VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (any), or 30 in English (ESL) and at least 20 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (any) or Physical Education. Extra requirements Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form detailing prior educational experience and reasons for interest in the course. NOTE: basic knowledge of secondary mathematics (to Year 11) is assumed. Selection ATAR 60.10 (2012) Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, form, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice. Fee type Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Additional costs Students should allow approximately A$395 for specialised health classification/clinical coding books, which must be purchased every two years, and A$30-60 for a memory stick (purchased from any supplier). All students are required to obtain a Police Check A$15.50 and Working with Children Check (no cost) before undertaking a clinical Professional Practice placement. Accommodation costs for clinical placement vary depending on venue; there is a very limited number of placement scholarships. Students can purchase required items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Additional information Applicants are invited to view the course DVD. Information sessions are presented at the Universitys Open Day (August)., For important information about clinical placements, please visit the Health Sciences website. How to apply VTAC Professional recognition Graduates are eligible for full-graduate membership of the national professional association, the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Full course details Health Sciences/Health Information ManagementMelbourne

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Fees and scholarships

Undergraduate courses are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for eligible Australian and New Zealand citizens. The domestic fee calculator can be used to calculate the cost of subjects this year.

There are also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

Health information management international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2012	Bachelor of Health Information Management (International) (075870M)	Melbourne	3.5 years	Semester 1 (February)	$25 270
Bachelor of Health Information Management (International) continued… Year 2012 Course description This comprehensive course aims to provide students with the specialised theory, skills and knowledge to practise as a Health Information Manager. Health Information Managers work on the business side of health and medicine combining health information management, clinical classification and coding, casemix systems, health informatics-technology, and health data analysis. Course content combines theory with supervised practical experience. Students complete approximately 450 hours of placements, in total. One Professional Practice placement may be taken in the student's home country (this is strictly subject to suitable, approved practice availability and supervision). For more information about this program and the course structure please read our Health Information Management Manual (PDF 69.8KB). English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit La Trobe Melbourne or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 65 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 66.90 International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 9,4 (students must meet the higher than standard English language requirement) Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - G All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3 GAOKAO - see: the website Applicants who do not meet these entry requirements might be interested in La Trobe University's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Special requirements This course has a clinical (Professional Practice) component. For important information about clinical placements, please see the Health Sciences website for important information. All students are required to obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children check before undertaking a clinical professional placement. See details in Additional Costs. Additional costs Each student should allow approximately: A$330 for clinical coding books, which must be purchased every two years; and A$62 for a clinical abbreviations book (advice on ordering these items is provided at enrolment). Students also purchase a USB or memory stick A$30-60. These remain the students personal property. Purchase of some additional textbooks, are generally also available for loan from the University Library. Prior to placement, students must obtain a Working with Children check (no cost), and a National Police Check (A15.50). International students without proof of an Australian residential address must obtain an Australian Federal Police Check (A$43) or, with evidence of an Australian residential address, may instead apply for the National Police Check. Note the quoted costs are approximate only and subject to change. Accommodation costs for clinical placements vary according to the venue; a small number of regional placements are heavily subsidised and may therefore be cheaper. A limited number of scholarships from the Health Information Management Association of Australia are available by application, to support the costs of accommodation for placements. Visit: the website for more details. Professional recognition Students and graduates are eligible for membership of the national professional association, the Health Information Management Association of Australia.
2012	Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management (062598G/ 062804F)	Melbourne	4 years	Semester 1 (February)	$24 260
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management continued… Year 2012 Course description This comprehensive specialist degree is one of only three of its kind offered in Australia. It deals with the business side of medicine, combining health, health information management and health informatics-technology disciplines, aiming to give graduates a wide choice of career specialisations. Content combines theory with extensive practical experience. Download our Frequently Asked Questions for more information. English Language Requirements Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 65 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 66.90 International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 9,4 (students must meet the higher than standard English language requirement) Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - G All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8 Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Special requirements This course has a clinical component. For further information, please visit the: Health Sciences website for important information. All students are required to obtain a National Police Check (A$15) and Working with Children check (no cost) before undertaking a clinical professional placement. Note the quoted costs are approximate only and subject to change. Subject prerequisite One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics. Additional costs Students should allow approximately A$395 for clinical coding books, which must be purchased every two years, and A$30-60 for a memory stick. Students can buy these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Students must obtain a Police check at a cost of approximately A$15.50 and a Working with Children check at a cost of approximately A$77 prior to commencing clinical placement. Accommodation costs for clinical placement vary according to the venue. Professional recognition Graduates are eligible for full graduate membership of the national professional association, the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Course details Health Sciences/Health Information ManagementMelbourne

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