NS5332 - Informatics for Health Professionals

This subject introduces students to the scope and practice of informatics in healthcare. In the context of the health care system from a global perspective, students will explore information and communication technologies, concepts related to eHealth, and emerging topics such as clinical intelligence as they inform and support health professional practice.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe contemporary trends, issues, policies, and practice in health informatics;
• Discuss the theoretical perspectives that shape health informatics as a discipline;
• Describe socio-technical approaches to analyse complex problems and generate effective and innovative responses in the context of health informatics professional practice;
• Develop practical, ethical solutions that seek to balance stakeholder perspectives;
• Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate leadership, expert judgement and self-management in health informatics.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (40%) - Individual.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: complete and submit all assessment items; achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.