Programs & Courses 2005
Student Handbook Home: Edition 2
Be What You Want To Be: 13CQUni (132786)
Student Handbook : Honours : Program Group : CF60

CF60 - Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

CF60 - Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics

At a Glance

Information on where the program is available, duration, units of credit as well as contacts for further information.

Aims - Structure

An outline of the programs aims, objectives and outcomes, as well as information on the structure of the program.

Course Plans

A detailed list of courses and electives required to complete the program.

Career Opportunities

The health industry in Australia is experiences a surge of interest in health technologies.  Many employment options exist for graduates looking to advance or redirect their careers in the health sector, in academia or health service management, nursing or e-health where the use of informatics is a requirement.  For example, quality management, health information system implementation, health data organisation and management, human resources management, and departmental and organisational management.

About Health Informatics

Health Informatics is defined as an evolving scientific discipline that deals with the collection, storage, retrieval, communication and optimal use of health related data, information and knowledge. The discipline utilises the methods and technologies of the information sciences for the purpose of problem solving, decision making and assuring highest quality of health care in all basic and applied areas of the biomedical sciences.

PRINT WARNING - Printed copies of this document or part thereof should not be relied upon as a current reference document. ALWAYS refer to the electronic copy for the latest version.