Health Informatics, Major (0037)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0037
Previous Code: M3097.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
Increasingly, healthcare information is being captured electronically and newer technology modes are being applied in many innovative ways to support efficient and effective clinical care. This major aims to promote understanding of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) concepts in healthcare including electronic healthcare records; healthcare data analysis; fundamentals of medicine concepts and disease classification; healthcare system interoperability and design. This specialisation will prepare students for the ICT challenges ahead in the healthcare domain, and equip students with the knowledge and skills for taking up employment opportunities with major public and private healthcare providers and technology suppliers.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith Campus | Internal | CDMS@westernsydney.edu.au |
Major Structure
Students must complete 80 credit points as follows
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PUBH 2004 | Clinical Classification and Coding | 10 |
| INFS 2001 | Database Design and Development | 10 |
| HLTH 2007 | Fundamentals of Medical Concepts and Terminology | 10 |
| INFS 3010 | Healthcare Data Environments | 10 |
| INFS 3011 | Healthcare Software and Systems | 10 |
| INFO 3003 | Human-Computer Interaction | 10 |
| INFS 2004 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 10 |
| INFS 1006 | Systems Analysis and Design | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |