University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

92917 Using Health Care Data for Decision Making1

6cp; intensive
Professional studies subject
Postgraduate

This subject provides a supervised experiential opportunity for the graduate student with an interest in clinical or managerial decision making in the health services sector to explore and manipulate 'real' patient data to both generate and answer questions. The focus may be managerial, clinical or integrated between these two. Theoretical input is limited to allow for more in-depth use of the database. The subject helps students to develop the ability to generate and answer research questions and make decisions based on available health sector data.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, Kuring-gai campus

Footnote(s)

1. Formerly 92917 Using Data in Health Care Analysis.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,040.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.