HEALTH INFORMATICS A
HIM3HIA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you are introduced to the purpose, scope and functionalities of health care information systems. You will develop skills in using and evaluating health software, and in health systems development and management, in applied clinical and health administrative environments including primary care and acute care. You are introduced to methods of specifying systems and determining system feasibility. They learn systems analysis using the software design lifecycle, including: health use-cases; systems requirements; data flow and storage design; report and screen design; and systems implementation, maintenance, security and operation. The subject focuses on 'small' systems, such as patient appointment and recall systems, to exemplify theory and applications. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJenn Lee
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
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Capstone subjectNo
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Special conditionsCo-taught with HIM4IHA
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Readings
Systems Analysis and Design
Resource TypePrescribed
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AuthorShelly, G.B., Cashman, T.J., and Rosenblatt, H.J.
Year2016
Edition/Volume11TH EDN
PublisherBOSTON: COURSE TECHNOLOGY
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDennis Wollersheim
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 15
One 3.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students have an extra class in weeks 15 and 19 as they have no classes during weeks 20-22 when they are on placement
WorkShopWeek: 19 - 19
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students have an extra class in weeks 15 and 19 as they have no classes during weeks 20-22 when they are on placement
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 19
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes not scheduled in Weeks 20-22 because students are on Professional Practice placement during these weeks
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business case analysis based on group generated case study (750-words per student). 15 minute presentation. | Other | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One individual assignment - based on individual generated case study (1,000-words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 2-hour Final Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Two online quizzes (150-words each equivalent) at the midpoint and endpoint. Automatically graded via LMS. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDennis Wollersheim
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via online.
LectureWeek: 19 - 19
One 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 15 - 15
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students have an extra class in weeks 15 and 19 as they have no classes during weeks 20-22 when they are on placement
WorkShopWeek: 19 - 19
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 19 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students have an extra class in weeks 15 and 19 as they have no classes during weeks 20-22 when they are on placement
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes not scheduled in Weeks 15-19 because students are on Professional Practice placement during these weeks
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business case analysis based on group generated case study (750-words per student). 15 minute presentation. | Other | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
One individual assignment - based on individual generated case study (1,000-words equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 2-hour Final Examination (2,000-words equivalent) | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Two online quizzes (150-words each equivalent) at the midpoint and endpoint. Automatically graded via LMS. | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |