Unit Outline

With the explosion of technology and data in health, the field of health informatics is growing. This unit will evaluate the field of health informatics as a discipline within the health system, and appraise key principles and theories. The foundational elements of data, information, knowledge and wisdom are assessed within the healthcare context. Applicable standards and governance are introduced. This unit provides the foundation for ongoing exploration of health informatics.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Critically evaluate health informatics theory, principles and practice to enhance the delivery and management of healthcare in Australia.
2.	Differentiate the foundational elements of data, information, knowledge and wisdom within the healthcare context.
3.	Distinguish relevant standards and governance in relation to health informatics in Australia.
4.	Integrate critical and creative skills to written and verbal communication in the context of health informatics.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	CRH500

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To Be Determined

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Photo reflection	Week 3	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Essay	Week 9	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Portfolio	Week 12	40 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Photo reflection

Task Description:

Using four images, consider the evolution of digital health and in turn the health informatics discipline. One image must reflect what you think will be the future of digital health. Creatively present your four photographs and evaluation on a portfolio page.

Task Length:

750 words

Due Date:

Week 3

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Identify a defining event in the evolution of digital health and health informatics	LO1
2	Discuss why this is a defining event	LO2
3	Provide an evidence base for the discussion	LO1
4	Creatively present the photographs and discussion in a portfolio page	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Essay

Task Description:

Using one of the following topics (augmented and virtual reality, secondary data use, genomics, artificial intelligence, data ethics, cybersecurity, wearable devices), undertake an exploration of relevant health informatics standards and legislation in Australia. Predict any future developments that may require changes to standards or legislation.

Task Length:

2,000 words

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Describe the selected topic from a health informatics perspective	LO2
2	Identify relevant standards and legislation for the selected topic,	LO3
3	Align contemporary issues to standards and legislation.	LO3
4	Justify predictions to future developments that may require changes to standards or legislation.	LO1
5	Integrate critical and creative skills to written communication.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Portfolio

Task Description:

Undertake a series of tasks in the online portfolio that examine the six modules presented in this unit. Within each task, present information using a variety of mediums, including text, images, video and voice recordings made by you, and other published media. This portfolio will become a resource for you to refer back to throughout your studies.

Task Length:

Six pages in one portfolio. Each page will include images, videos and approx. 200 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	The portfolio entries engage with the current theories and practice in health informatics	LO1
2	Provides evidence-informed information for the Australian context.	LO3
3	Uses a variety of mediums, including text, images, video and voice recordings made by you, and other published media.	LO4
4	Integrate critical and creative skills into written and verbal communication.	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.