{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Health Information Management", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Health Information Management", "totalCreditPoints": 240, "offerYear": 2025, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Melbourne", "deliveryModeCode": "", "deliveryModeDescription": "", "cricosCourseCode": "062804F", "isFlexibleLocation": true, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "10 February 2025", "duration": "2 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>Build a highly rewarding career with La Trobe's Master of Health Information Management. You'll combine the clinical and business sides of healthcare, using health information to make a significant difference to the quality of patient care.<\/p><p>Prepare for this highly skilled and specialised profession by building strong foundations in clinical classification, data analytics, health informatics and health systems management.<\/p><p>Strengthen your technical expertise and expand professional networks with professional practice placements in healthcare agencies. You'll also receive management training to help you step straight into senior roles in healthcare.<\/p><p>From hospitals and community health centres to specialist disease registries and government health agencies \u2013 you'll graduate prepared to build a career in any area of healthcare.<\/p><p>You&#39;ll learn:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Health informatics <\/strong><ul><li>Discover how to apply Health Information Technology (HIT) in a healthcare setting to aid the delivery of care.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Health data analysis<\/strong><ul><li>Learn to analyse and interpret health data for the purposes of safety and quality reporting, health service benchmarking, population health and much more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Health classification and clinical coding<\/strong><ul><li>Learn to analyse and interpret health data for the purposes of safety and quality reporting, health service benchmarking, population health and much more.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Management of electronic health information systems<\/strong><ul><li>Gain the skills to manage electronic health information systems, such as understanding security, access and integration requirements.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Health information governance<\/strong><ul><li>Use health data as crucial evidence in addressing ethical, legal and quality related events within health care.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><em>Students who have not completed a degree in medicine, biomedical science, science (with studies in anatomy and physiology), dentistry, nursing, allied health, or health sciences (containing anatomy and physiology subjects) must undertake the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/short-courses\/bridging-course-in-physiology-and-anatomy\" rel=\"nofollow\"> Physiology and Anatomy preparatory module<\/a>. This enables students to develop critical foundational knowledge required to undertake the course.<br \/><\/em><\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p><span>Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<\/span><\/p><p>All students who have not completed a degree in medicine, biomedical science, science (with studies in physiology and anatomy), dentistry, nursing, allied health or health sciences (containing anatomy and physiology subjects) must complete a La Trobe or equivalent self-funded Bridging course in <a href=\"https:\/\/shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au\/bridging-course-in-physiology-and-anatomy\">Physiology and Anatomy. <\/a><\/p><p>NON-COGNATE ENTRY (240 credit points -2 years)<\/p><ul><li>Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).<\/li><\/ul><p>COGNATE ENTRY (210 credit points - 2 years)<\/p><ul><li>Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree and 5 years coding experience with successful completion (75% accuracy rate) of the challenge coding exam providing 30 credit points of advanced standing for HIM4003 and HIM5CCC. <\/li><\/ul>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "<p><span>7.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 7.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Master of Health Information Management, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"> <div class=\"ds-tabs\"> <div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"> <button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab1\" id=\"tab1trigger\" > Year 1 <\/button> <button class=\"ds-tabs-nav__tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab2\" id=\"tab2trigger\" > Year 2 <\/button><\/div> <div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"> <div id=\"tab1\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab1trigger\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 1 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div> <div id=\"tab2\" class=\"ds-block ds-tab-content__body\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab2trigger\" hidden=\"hidden\"> <p class=\"lead\"> Year 2 requires the completion of <b><a class=\"pls-explain\" title=\"A credit point is a unit of measurement to indicate the relative study load of subjects, courses, majors, minors, specialisations and other academic items.<br><br>For example, to be eligible for the award of a standard Bachelor's degree, a student must complete 360 credit points.\">120 credit points<\/a><\/b> including:<\/p> <ul> <li><b>120 credit points<\/b> from chosen Core<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem;\"> <h5>This is a StudyFlex course<\/h5> <p>Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:<\/p><ul> <li>at least one third of its subjects on campus or online; and\/or<\/li> <li>at least two StudyFlex majors - that is two eight-subject sequences that offer at least half of their subjects on campus or online.<\/li> <\/ul> <p><a href=\"https://www.latrobe.edu.au/courses/studyflex\">Learn more about StudyFlex<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM4003\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING 1<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM4003<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5CCC\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING C<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5CCC<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM4002\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS AND FUNDING CLASSIFICATIONS<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM4002<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5IHB\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH DATABASE MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5IHB<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5IEL\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH INFORMATION ETHICS AND LAW<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5IEL<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5001\" target=\"_blank\">HOSPITAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM4004\" target=\"_blank\">PRINCIPLES AND THEORIES OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM4004<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM4001\" target=\"_blank\">REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS DESIGN<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM4001<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5AHB\" target=\"_blank\">ANALYSIS OF HEALTH DATA B<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5AHB<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5IHC\" target=\"_blank\">ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS: IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5IHC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5CCD\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING D<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5CCD<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5HMC\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT C<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5HMC<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5HSI\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5HSI<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5003\" target=\"_blank\">SOCIO-TECHNICAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5003<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2025\/HIM5002\" target=\"_blank\">HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT PROJECT PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE<\/a><\/td> <td> HIM5002<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 30<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p><strong><em>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)<br \/><\/em><\/strong><br \/>Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning) During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills. WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the Office of the Provost Placements and WBL Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information<\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2025\/HMHIM\" target='_blank'>Melbourne<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply advanced conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge in domains of health data analytics, health classification, health systems management and health informatics to solve complex problems in health information environments.<\/li><li>Employ professional skills and practice including high level communication, negotiation skills, strong commitment to continuous learning both individually and as a team member to prepare for management\/leadership roles in dynamic health care environments.<\/li><li>Generate, research, implement, and evaluate new understandings and concepts in the science of health information management.<\/li><li>Apply high standards of professional integrity through an advanced and informed understanding of ethical, legal and practical applications and issues pertaining to health data and informatics across the health data ecosystem.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>When you graduate, you'll be well-placed to find employment in a range of healthcare industries, including hospitals, private and government health agencies and specialist disease registries. Demand very much exceeds supply in the health information management workforce.<\/p><p>Possible roles include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Health information manager<\/strong><ul><li>Manage and secure healthcare records while meeting the medical, legal, ethical, and administrative requirements of healthcare delivery. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Clinical coder<\/strong><ul><li>Record healthcare data by translating descriptions of medical diagnoses and procedures into codes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Healthcare data analyst<\/strong><ul><li>Acquire, analyse, and translate healthcare data, and provide actionable insights to physicians, clinical researchers, and decision-makers.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Data Manager<\/strong><ul><li>Support research projects, analyse and interpret data, and liaise with clinical collaborators.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>System\/Business Analyst roles<\/strong><ul><li>End-to-end workflow process analysis interpreting the fit of information technology in transforming these business processes<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Training and Auditing Coordinator<\/strong><ul><li>Educating health care professionals on clinical documentation practices and conducting auditing to evaluate data quality with the findings having clinical and costing implications<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>The Master of Health Information Management is accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA). Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p><p>Graduates of the Master of Health Information Management may apply for membership with the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) and Clinical Coders&#39; Society of Australia (CCSA). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.<\/p>", "fees": { "overview": "A$43 600 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "showFeeLegislationMsg": false, "amountDescription": "A$43 600 per 120 credit points. <br>Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.", "essentialRequirementsSelection": "<h4>Bridging course<\/h4><p><p>All students who have not completed a degree in medicine, biomedical science, science (with studies in physiology and anatomy), dentistry, nursing, allied health or health sciences (containing anatomy and physiology subjects) must complete a La Trobe or equivalent self-funded Bridging course in <a href=\"https:\/\/shortcourses.latrobe.edu.au\/bridging-course-in-physiology-and-anatomy\">Physiology and Anatomy<\/a>. The approximate cost is $550.<\/p><\/p><h4>Cost description - other<\/h4><p><p>You should allow for costs to purchase specialised health classification books. All books and equipment remain your own property. The approximate cost is $550.<\/p><p>Accommodation costs for clinical placement vary depending on venue; there are a very limited number of placement scholarships.<\/p><\/p><h4>Immunisations<\/h4><p><p>Prior to commencing a placement, students are required to meet all of the requirements of the degree in relation to immunisation. Students must visit a medical practitioner who will complete and sign the Immunisation and Health Record form.<br \/><br \/>Depending on a students immunisation history, the overall costs for vaccination may be up to AUD$1030. Students are responsible for all costs incurred. Further information will be provided post enrolment.<\/p><\/p><h4>Police record check<\/h4><p><p>Applicants will be required to hold a valid Police Check which is renewed annually. Students will have access to a reduced fee when applying via a La Trobe University provider. 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