Major - Health Informatics
Western Sydney University
Major
Code:
M3097.1
Related Courses
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3639.4
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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
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3684.2
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Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)
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3687.2
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Bachelor of Information Systems
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3688.1
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Bachelor of Information Systems Advanced
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3769.1
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Bachelor of Data Science
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3769.2
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Bachelor of Data Science
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6039.1
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Diploma/Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology
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6040.1
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Diploma in Information and Communications Technology/Bachelor of Information Systems
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Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses :
YES, if the specialisation is available on your Home campus. Please ensure your course structure allows space for enrolment in the units in this unit set. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements. Consult your Course Advisor for further advice.
Increasingly, healthcare information is being captured electronically and newer technology modes are being applied in many innovative ways to support efficient and effective clinical care. This major aims to promote understanding of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) concepts in healthcare including electronic healthcare records; healthcare data analysis; fundamentals of medicine concepts and disease classification; healthcare system interoperability and design. This specialisation will prepare students for the ICT challenges ahead in the healthcare domain, and equip students with the knowledge and skills for taking up employment opportunities with major public and private healthcare providers and technology suppliers.
Major
Structure
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
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300951
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Clinical Classification and Coding
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300104
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Database Design and Development
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300950
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Fundamentals of Medical Concepts and Terminology
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300955
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Healthcare Data Environments
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300956
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Healthcare Software and Systems
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300570
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Human-Computer Interaction
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300566
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Introduction to Health Informatics
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300585
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Systems Analysis and Design
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