Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics CF60

Program Overview

This program recognises the new discipline of health informatics which includes the management, nursing and electronic health as areas of practice where information science, information and telecommunication technologies are adopted. There is an urgent need for more clinicians, administrators and policy makers to know about these technologies to facilitate the development, acquisition and use of innovative applications to improve overall healthcare performance for the benefit of all Australians.

Entry

A pass or honours degree in:

• One of the health sciences; or
• Another field plus relevant experience in health care.

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 provide advanced preparation for 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. Graduates of these programs are prepared for work in a variety of position in the healthcare field.

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 of this program are expected to:

• Have a basic understanding of the organisation of the Australian health system and its information needs.
• Be knowledgeable about common management or nursing or e-health issues and strategies.
• Be knowledgeable about ways in which information, computing and telecommunication technolgies can assist health professionals.

Program Structure

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.