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Overview

In this subject, China Health Program students learn about the sources, interpretation and use of health-related data, including epidemiological surveillance databases and quantitative and qualitative clinical and research data. The collection, analysis and interpretation of epidemiological and health services data to inform decision-making in public health practice, including health management … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

George Liu

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Certificate

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Learning resources

Prescribed - Book - Subject Guides

Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Mastery of theoretical knowledge about key elements of database and information systems, such as data dictionaries and information re-use
2.
Master advanced skills to identify and present data for making effective arguments in health care decision-making
3.
Identify strategies to obtain quality data
4.
Critically evaluate data quality and information sources
5.
Reflect critically on the responsibilities of decision makers in Health IT introduction and usage