Foundations of Digital Health and Clinical Informatics (CIDH7301)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2023
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Schools
Economics School, Medicine Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
Assessment methods
Reflection (30%) Reflection on digital health learnings
Review (30%) Policy review related to digital health
Presentation (40%) Video presentation
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course introduces you to the fundamental aspects relating to the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) and digital data in modern healthcare practices. Over 4 modules, you will learn about the key concepts relating to digital health and clinical informatics, technical foundations and architectures, clinical workflows and a variety of health information systems. You will learn how these innovations have impacted on modern healthcare systems to provide effective multidisciplinary care services. Examples from both developed and developing countries will be examined. Finally, you will learn about the cost and economic aspects of the implementation and clinical utility of digital health in health care services.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2022 (28/03/2022 - 28/05/2022) | External | Web Based | Course Profile |