him2hma hlth information man a
HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT A
HIM2HMA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to the principles underpinning health information systems as the foundations of health information management. Systems for capturing health information on individual patients and the application of recording methodologies and standards are introduced. The uses of aggregate data are studied in relation to information systems, information flow, data quality and uses for patient care, evaluation, and the planning, funding and monitoring of health service provision.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDianne Williamson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites HLT1IPA and HLT1IPB and HLT1PHW
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects HIM1MHA
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | title text: Health information: management of a strategic resource | Prescribed | author text: Abdelhak M, et al (Ed.) | PUBLISHER TEXT: SAUNDERS, PHILADELPHIA, 2012. |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDianne Williamson
Class requirements
Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
"Students to complete 2-hours of self directed team and online learning per week."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500 word individual assignment | 30 | |
| one 1,500-word team assignment | 20 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 50 |