Course code: 2255 + Offered by the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Centre for Medical Informatics, Monash Medical Centre, School of Nursing, Peninsula campus, and the Faculty of Information Technology, Clayton campus + Full-fee-paying course: $4800 (Australian residents); $7140 (international students)
This course caters for professionals qualified to be involved in the identification, planning, implementation and use of computer-based information systems in all areas of the healthcare industry, including hospitals and government bodies. On completion, students will be able to envision the potential benefits of using computers and will want to work at the interface of technology and society in the area of healthcare and its delivery.
Applicants must have a three-year bachelors degree or a diploma with a major in a health-related field. Consideration will also be given to applicants with substantial experience and/or professional relevant qualifications, and who are currently employed in a senior position in a health-related field.
Australian candidates enrolled in the certificate will be eligible for an appropriate number of points for vocational registration purposes.
The course comprises four compulsory units:
Assessment for this course consists of essays, assignments and case study work. Students are required to present and discuss their assessment items with the unit lecturer/tutor during the scheduled on-campus sessions.
Candidates who have other equivalent qualifications may apply for exemption for certain units in the graduate certificate course. Each case will be considered on its merits.
For more information, contact Ms Wendy McPhee, Centre for Medical Informatics, telephone (03) 9594 7538, fax (03) 9594 7543 or email cmi@med.monash.edu.au.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to Ms Wendy McPhee, Centre for Medical Informatics, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168.
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