96334 Digital Health for Health Information Professionals
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Credit points: 6 cp
Subject level:
Postgraduate
Result type: Grade and marksThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 92032 Digital Health for Health Information Professionals
Description
This subject provides a theoretical and practical introduction to the area of digital health, with a focus on relational database management systems/information systems. Concepts covered include SQL, interoperability; mapping; workflow and systems analysis; entity-relationship modelling; system design, development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance; data standards; data integrity and security; and data governance. This subject helps students develop an understanding of the entire system design, development and implementation process.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| A. | Apply knowledge in principles and concepts of digital health to examine contemporary health data and information issues |
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| B. | Analyse and communicate information system requirements to stakeholders involved in the design and development of health information systems |
| C. | Identify and evaluate data standards that are appropriate and fit for purpose in the design of health information systems |
| D. | Create an information system with user friendly data entry screens and standard reporting features |
Teaching and learning strategies
Students access online learning resources such as podcasts, videos and literature to improve their confidence in approaching the proposed content, afford them time to construct questions resulting in shared learning, experiences and reflections.
Case based scenarios and collaboration
Case scenarios will be used for this subject. Students will collaborate and use these scenarios to learn concepts relating to the design, development, implementation and management of relational databases. Self, peer and teacher feedback is provided during the sessions to develop students’ learning and judgement.
e-Portfolios
This online record encourages students to take an active role in their learning experience by documenting, observing and reviewing their progress throughout the subject. It is a powerful tool for focusing awareness or attention on
self-assessment and the development of a professional identity, as well as promoting the integration of subject matter learned throughout the different components of their overall course.
Assessment range
Students will be exposed to a variety of assessment modes, including a series of presentations, and the design and development of a functioning relational database. Feedback will be provided on assessments to ensure students can identify areas for development and areas of sufficient expertise. Students are encouraged to use contemporary educational technology.
Early low-stakes feedback will be provided via two methods:
- during the on-campus sessions, where students discuss material raised in the sessions, and ask questions of their peers and lecturing staff;
- results for the first presentation (part of Assessment Item 1), worth 10%, will be received prior to the census date.
Continual feedback will be provided via methods:
- peer communication, individual and lecturing staff contributions to the session discussions;
- assessment tasks, worth 30%, 30% and 40%.
Content (topics)
- Introduction to digital health
- Relational database management systems
- System development life cycle
- Data standard, mapping, terminologies and classifications
- Exchange standard and interoperability
- Information system and data security
- Data query and information retrieval
Required texts
There is no prescribed text for this subject. Links to references and electronic resources will be made available on UTSOnline.
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