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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Diploma in Health InformaticsCourse code: 3405 + Course abbreviation: GradDipHealthInfo + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, 4 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOff-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis 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. The course aims to provide an understanding of information systems and their appropriate use within a health care setting. Students will learn to identify information needed by doctors, nurses, hospital administrators, government planners and other health care professionals and to understand how data and health knowledge is used to make effective health care decisions. Entry requirementsApplicants should have completed the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently employed in a senior position in a health-related area. Candidates are required to have access to a computer and the internet. Course structureThe course consists of five core units. Core units
Advanced standingCredit will be granted for work previously completed in Monash University’s Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics. All applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. AssessmentAssessment includes essays, assignments and case study work. Contact detailsInquiriesMs Wendy McPhee (course coordinator) Telephone: +61 3 9594 7538 Email: hie@med.monash.edu.au Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/informatics/graddip/ Course coordinatorMs Wendy McPhee Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |