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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. For more information please visit the webpage of Frequently Asked Questions 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 selection may be based on ATAR, form, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice. Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. NOTE: basic knowledge of secondary mathematics (to Year 11) is assumed. Selection ATAR (2013) Melbourne: 63.35 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 Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): 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 is also a wide range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

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Health information management international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Bachelor of Health Information Management (International) (075870M)	Melbourne	3.5 years	Semester 1 (March)	$27 550
Bachelor of Health Information Management (International) continued… Year 2013 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, throughout the degree. One Professional Practice placement may be taken in the student's home country (this is strictly subject to suitable, approved practice availability and supervision). This comprehensive course aims to provide students with the specialised theory, skills and knowledge to practise as a health information manager.Such 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 placement may be taken in the students home country (this is strictly subject to suitable, approved practice availability and supervision). English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. 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 La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies: 70 per cent final result in a course. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 65 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - NA International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 2x Level 4 Sri Lankan A Levels - CCB STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 5 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 Indonesia (SMA) - 8 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 A National Police Check at a cost of approximately A$15.50 and a Working with Children Check (no cost) are required for the professional experience placements in clinical and community settings in this course. Prior to commencing clinical or community placements, students must provide proof of immunisations. Costs may vary depending on previous immunisations, approximately A$250 -$470.Accommodation and travel costs for professional practice placements may vary depending on the venue. Please note: costs are approximate and subject to change. Professional recognition Students and graduates are eligible for membership of the national professional association, the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Health Information Management (International)Melbourne
2013	Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management (062598G/ 062804F)	Melbourne	4 years	Semester 1 (March)	$26 010
Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Health Information Management continued… Year 2013 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. For more information please visit the webpage of Frequently Asked Questions 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): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies: 70 per cent final result in a course. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 65 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - 60.10 International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 2x Level 4 Sri Lankan A Levels - CCB STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 5 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 Indonesia (SMA) - 8 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 Applicants can view the online promotional clip and obtain a course brochure with details on information sessions Police checks and Working with Children checks are required for the professional experience placements in clinical and community settings in this course. All students will be required to obtain and pay for a police check prior to undertaking their placements. Please see the Additional costs field for more details. For further information, please visit the Health Sciences website. Subject prerequisite One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Year 12 Mathematics. 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. Professional recognition Graduates are eligible for full-graduate membership of the national professional association, the Health Information Management Association of Australia. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Health Sciences/Health Information ManagementMelbourne

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