Program Coordinator on 07 4930 9839 or Program Administrator on 07 4930 9681 or email ic-program-pg1@cqu.edu.au. Note: CQU is an academic insitutional member of the International Medical Informatics Association (I.M.I.A)

Entry

A bachelor degree in one of the health services from an Australian university or equivalent; or another field plus relevant experience in healthcare.

Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year professional work experience in addition to the above.

Consideration will be given on an individual basis to applicants with:

• Basic health professional preparation (non-degree) and who have had at least 2 years work experience at a middle or higher management level; or
• A similar background in business administration with at least 2 years relevant work experience in the healthcare sector.
  Places for special entry are limited.

Program objectives

To prepare health professionals currently in the workforce who have (or wish to prepare for) positions in health service management, nursing or e-health where the use of informatics is a requirement.

The major emphasis in these programs is to prepare individuals working anywhere in the health industry to make optimal use of health information, information and telecommunication technologies to support their practice including health information support and development within healthcare organisations.

Graduates from the program are expected to be able to:

• Understand the organisation of the Australian health system and view the healthcare industry from a business systems perspective.
• Discuss the health industry's information needs and apply the concepts learned to solve problems.
• Analyse clinical management, workflow and various e-health issues associated with the introduction of electronic health records.

Computer equipment requirements

Students are required to have access to a personal computer with software enabling the student to run word processing, a database application, spreadsheet and communications software. An Internet Service Provider is also required so students are able to gain experience with using this technology, and to communicate with their lecturer and other students.

Transitional Arrangements for Continuing Students

The changes are such that continuing students will be able to continue to undertake their studies as originally planned or make some modifications to suit the new structure without penalty.