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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004
Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Graduate Diploma in Health Informatics

Course code 3405 + Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Centre of Medical Informatics, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton + Full-fee-paying course: $10,800 (Australian residents); $17,500 (international students)

Aims

The course is designed to meet the educational needs of health professionals who need to upgrade their knowledge and understanding of the rapidly changing issues of information technology in the health arena.

Professional recognition

Australian candidates enrolled in the diploma will be eligible for an appropriate number of points for vocational registration purposes.

Entry requirements

Candidates should have completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics. Preference will be given to applicants who are currently employed in a senior position in a health-related area.

Special requirements

Candidates are required to have access to a computer and the internet.

Course structure

The course will be undertaken full-time over one year or part-time over two years and comprises five core units:

Major studies

Assessment

Assessment consists of essays, assignments and case study work.

Advanced standing for previous study

Credit may be granted for work previously completed in the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics. All cases will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Further information

For more information, contact the course coordinator, Ms Wendy McPhee, Centre for Health Informatics Education, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168, telephone (03) 9594 7538 or email cmi@med.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the course coordinator, Ms Wendy McPhee, Centre for Health Informatics Education, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168.

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