INTRODUCTION TO DATA ANALYTICS IN HEALTHCARE

HIM2IDA

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you are introduced to quantitative statistics, qualitative coding and the role of health data analytics in healthcare organisations and public health research. Key emphases include understanding the importance of healthcare data as an asset, identifying and applying the key elements of the data capture and analysis process in key research methodologies, along with effective presentation, communication and dissemination of findings beyond peer review publications. You will also investigate the role of health data analytics in quality and performance indicators.

SchoolPsychology and Public Health

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesSTA1LS OR HLT1RAE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Readings

Introduction to Research in the Health Sciences

Resource TypePrescribed

Resource RequirementN/A

AuthorPolgar Stephen and Thomas Shane A.

Year2013

Edition/Volume6. ed

PublisherChurchill Livingstone

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain and demonstrate the importance of health data within healthcare organisations and public health research.

02. Identify and apply appropriate data analytic tools and techniques in quantitative and qualitative research.

03. Investigate techniques for the collection, cleaning, analysis, reporting, application and governance of health data.

04. Analyse the role of data analytics in healthcare quality and performance indicators.

05. Demonstrate the effective communication and dissemination of health data to different audiences.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMerilyn Riley

Class requirements

Computer LaboratoryWeek: 14 - 21
Three 2.00 h computer laboratory per study period on weekdays during the day from week 14 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Specific Weeks: 13-14,21

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Nine 2.00 h workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Specific Weeks: 10 - 12, 15-20,22

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Individual workbooks (equiv. 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual report (equiv. 1750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO4, SILO5
Team analysis of case study and 10 min presentation (equiv 1000 words per person)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
One hour examination (equiv. 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Blended