Health Informatics, Minor (0037)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0037
Previous Code: SM3090.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes, however the following restrictions apply.
The Health Informatics minor develops the foundational skills and knowledge about Information and Communications Technology (ICT) within the Australian healthcare sector. This minor is aimed at ICT professionals seeking to gain employment in organisations related to health. The subjects cover the Australian healthcare framework, its data and systems environments, and foundational clinical units.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Penrith Campus | Internal | CDMS@westernsydney.edu.au |
Minor Structure
Students must complete the following four subjects
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 2007 | Fundamentals of Medical Concepts and Terminology | 10 |
| INFS 3010 | Healthcare Data Environments | 10 |
| INFS 3011 | Healthcare Software and Systems | 10 |
| INFS 2004 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |