Health systems are underpinned by information – from individual medical records to population-level healthcare statistics. The success of modern healthcare relies on this information being recorded and shared effectively, efficiently and ethically.
La Trobe University's Bachelor of Health Information Management combines the clinical and business sides of healthcare to prepare students for a career as a health information expert. They will develop a comprehensive skillset covering areas like clinical classification, data analytics, health informatics and health systems management.
Students will build the foundation of skills in health information management in the first year of study. Then they will deepen technical and professional expertise throughout the rest of their degree, including 55 days of supervised professional placement.
With the perfect blend of expertise and experience, students will graduate ready to work in all areas of healthcare – from hospitals and community health centers to specialist disease registries.
Students will learn:
- Anatomy and physiology - Understand the fundamental internal and external structures of the body and how they function. Learn the language of medicine.
- Health informatics and data analysis - Discover how to apply Health Information Technology (HIT) into a healthcare setting to aid the delivery of care. Build the skills to analyze health data and disseminate health information insights at local, state, national and international levels.
- Health classification and clinical coding - Learn how to encode patient record information using a health classification system. Understand the international and local standards for recording and communicating health data.
- Management of electronic health information systems - Gain the skills to manage electronic health information systems, such as understanding security, access and integration requirements.
- Health information ethics and law - Investigate the ethical challenges and legal requirements of working with health data, including ways to ensure patients can control their health information.
