PUB110 Introduction to Health Informatics

Information technology used in healthcare facilitates collection of information using software with underlying databases to support the storage and retrieval of information on a regular basis. Healthcare professionals, especially those involved in data management side of operations, must understand the practices associated with information management and have technical skills to support clinicians and administrators in using data for reporting purposes. As health information systems is a continuously evolving knowledge area, it is vital to build a fundamental understanding of informatics principles before seeking development of advanced skills in health informatics. PUB110 will therefore give you a foundational understanding of health information systems. You will examine how healthcare organisations store, access and use information to facilitate daily operations. This unit provides essential skills to understand the role and significance of health information systems.