Health Ontologies, Terminologies, and Classifications
PostgraduateTAS-BAA7602025
Course information for 2025 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Price from
- $2,780
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Health Ontologies, Terminologies, and Classifications
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Critically evaluate the theory, principles and practice of ontologies, terminologies, and classifications in Australian and international healthcare services
- Assess the role of clinical classification and Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) in the Australian and international healthcare system
- Develop an ontology applicable to a healthcare service in Australia
- Differentiate between terminologies and classifications
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour in the application of classification and terminology, applying corporate social responsibility
- Module 1: Introduction: The Information Exchange and Process to Support Good Practice
- Module 2: Clinical Classification - Essential Keys to Interoperability
- Module 3: Terminologies in Health
- Module 4: Developing an Ontology
This subject examines the foundational health information management categorical frameworks, terms and design processes. In technical language, the subject investigates the theory and practice related to clinical classification, terminologies, and ontology development. Issues to be investigated include: a critical assessment of information systems utilised to aid decision making; application of data, via casemix and funding, to promote evidence based performance and planning; analysing and monitoring information systems to enhance patient care and safety; and, the ethical and professional responsibilities of information managers. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis.
- Essay (30%)
- Report (40%)
- Presentation (30%)
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Additional requirements
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
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