Course code: 2255 + Off-campus (offered by the Monash Institute of Public Health and Health Services Research, Centre for Health Informatics Education, Monash Medical Centre, and the Faculty of Information Technology, Clayton) + Full-fee-paying course: $TBC (Australian residents); $7500 (international students)
The 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 require an appropriate health-related bachelors degree. 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.
The course comprises four compulsory units:
Assessment consists of essays, assignments, reflective questions and online forum discussion and participation.
Australian candidates enrolled in the certificate will be eligible for an appropriate number of points for vocational registration purposes.
Further informationFor more information about unit descriptions, dates, fees and
for an application form, visit the Medical Informatics website at
http://www.med.monash.edu.au/informatics or contact Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to Ms Wendy McPhee, Centre for Health Informatics Education, Monash Medical Centre, Clayton Road, Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia, by mid-February 2005. |
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