HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CPH5HIS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students in the China Health Program cover topics including: information systems; basic concepts of information in health including structure, environment, networking, media, language, data collection, storage, access, analysis and retrieval; characteristics of effective health information systems, IT strategies, requirements specification and system development and evaluation for health system applications; sources of information for health professionals; administrative policies and procedures for health service organisations; types of health information systems. This subject is taught in Mandarin and English.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: George Liu
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Guidelines transforming healthcare with technology: health informatics | Recommended | Conrick, M (ed) 2005 | WILEY AND SONS |
| Readings | Health informatics - electronic health record - definition, scope and context (ISO/DTR 20514):ISO/TC215 WG1 | Recommended | International Standards Organisation 2004 | ISO |
| Readings | Health informatics: transforming healthcare with technology | Recommended | McConrick 2006 | THOMPSON, MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Health online: a health information action plan for Australia (0 642 73574 3) | Recommended | NHMIC 2001 | COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA |
| Readings | Working with information (in English and Chinese) | Prescribed | Liu CJ, Grain H, 2009 | BEIJING: PEOPLE'S MEDICAL PUBLISHING HOUSE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. apply an advanced and specialised body of conceptual, theoretical and practical knowledge to their professional practice in a changing environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, case studies, assignment, exam
02. communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences, interpreting and transmitting complex knowledge, skills and ideas, and using a variety of modes and media
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, assignment, exam
03. undertake effective and reflective practice, both independently and as a member or leader of a team in a multidisciplinary work environment
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, assignment, exam
04. research and assess established theories and innovations, solve complex problems, and generate new understandings and ideas in their profession
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, assignment, exam
05. make, and justify, ethical and socially responsible decisions
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, assignment, exam
06. be able to direct the development of health information systems that centre around the needs of health workers and health consumers
- Activities:
- Lectures, group discussion, case studies, assignment, exam
China, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment or exam | 40 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| One 3,000-word assignment or data/systems exercise | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
China, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment or exam | 40 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| One 3,000-word assignment or data/systems exercise | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment or exam | 40 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| One 3,000-word assignment or data/systems exercise | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment or exam | 40 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| One 3,000-word assignment or data/systems exercise | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 15-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment or exam | 40 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| One 3,000-word assignment or data/systems exercise | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 35-13, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block Mode
One 10.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment or exam | 40 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| One 3,000-word assignment or data/systems exercise | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Week 47-09, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: George Liu
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 47
One 10.0 days block mode per study period in week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
"A new teaching period added"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment or exam | 40 | 01, 04, 06 | |
| One 3,000-word assignment or data/systems exercise | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |