UNDERSTANDING DIGITAL HEALTH
HIM1UDH
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in the delivery of healthcare. Beginning with an investigation of what is "digital health", students will become familiar with the most common digital technologies utilised by healthcare professionals. The benefits and challenges surrounding the introduction of digital health for both health professionals and consumers will be explored. The common enablers of, and barriers to, adoption will be identified. Students will research the technological, clinical, social, legal and ethical impacts of the digitisation of health care. Past successes and failures, and future trends in digital health, will be explored along with the international and national drivers for a digital health strategy.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the current national and international digital landscape in healthcare.
- Activities:
- Blended lectures and face to face workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
02. Identify the implications of digitising health for health professionals working in the Australian Healthcare System, including technologies currently in use.
- Activities:
- Blended lectures and face to face workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
03. Explore the impact of digital health on the experience of health consumers.
- Activities:
- Blended lectures and face to face workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
04. Identify the technological, clinical, social, legal and ethical impacts of the digitisation of health care.
- Activities:
- Blended lectures and face to face workshops. Guided readings and on-line activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills (Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size120
Enrolment information New subject and staff resources Merit based quota. Review interest and enrolment in 2019
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via online.
WorkShop
Week:
31
-
43
Eleven 2.0 hours workshop per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Scheduled weekly except week 34"
Computer Laboratory
Week:
34
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34
One 2.0 hours computer laboratory per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 34 to week 34
and delivered via face-to-face.
"Computer lab in week 34 only"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual report (equivalent 1800 words) | 40 | 02, 04 | |
| Team assessment (equiv 1000 words per person or 10-15 minute presentation per person) | 25 | 03, 04 | |
| Individual quiz & exam 30 min in class quiz (500 word equiv);1 hour exam (equiv 1000 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |