Health Science

CRH500

2010  CRH500  Introduction to Health Informatics

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Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CRH500 Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Summer 04-JAN-2010 14-JAN-2010 01-FEB-2010 21-FEB-2010 Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 Winter 29-MAY-2010 07-JUN-2010 21-JUN-2010 11-JUL-2010 Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Considers the increasing impact of technology in contemporary society with a particular focus on health services. The unit explores some current applications of health informatics and identifies a number of issues associated with the use of technology in health care. It provides the foundation for ongoing exploration of health informatics.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: continuous assessment by assignment/course work

TEACHING PATTERN: external, flexible delivery via Internet or CD; a self-directed learning unit. Students complete tasks and activities at their own pace, within the parameters of semester requirements.

TEXTS
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Summer)
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Winter) will be available from mid March 2010
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

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