NS5332 - Informatics for Health Professionals
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
1
|
Administered by: |
College of Healthcare Sciences |
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.
Availabilities
|
JCU Online,
External,
Study Period 82
|
Census Date 18-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Kristin Wicking |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Narelle Biedermann, Dr Kristin Wicking, Dr Tracey Ahern, Dr Helena Harrison, Dr Clare Fenwick, Mrs Anita Dunn, Dr Nasreena Waheed. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 60 hours - Online accelerated program, 10 hours/week for 6 weeks
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
Online - JCU |
|
|
JCU Online,
External,
Study Period 86
|
Census Date 04-Nov-2021 |
Lecturers:
|
Dr Narelle Biedermann, Dr Tracey Ahern, Dr Helena Harrison, Dr Clare Fenwick, Mrs Anita Dunn, Dr Nasreena Waheed. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 60 hours - Online accelerated program, 10 hours/week for 6 weeks
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
Online - JCU |
|
|
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.