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.
School: School of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
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
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)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 120
Enrolment information: New subject and staff resources Merit based quota. Review interest and enrolment in 2019
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Merilyn Riley
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 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 LaboratoryWeek: 34 - 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 |