Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health
Be at the forefront of healthcare’s digital transformation. Join a fast-growing field in need of data professionals with the skills to improve digital systems for patients and clinicians.
About the Course
Be part of the digital transformation in the healthcare industry with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health (GCCIDH). Experts in digital health and data analytics are in high demand globally to harness digital systems for quality improvement that benefits patients and clinicians. Complete the GCCIDH part time across four semesters studying interdisciplinary content that incorporates clinical, business, economics, ICT/digital and data elements. This qualification will support your career recognition with relevant professional health and allied health organisations.
Course Entry Requirements
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below), or
- to have completed post-secondary studies, plus 3 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). Applications based on post-secondary study and work experience will be assessed individually.
Relevant disciplines include: medicine, nursing, midwifery, psychology, counselling, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech pathology, allied health, human services, pharmacy, sports medicine and audiology.
Relevant work experience means:
- work experience in a relevant discipline (see above), or
- work experience in areas such as business, commerce, economics, IT and engineering.
Course Structure
Recommended study pattern
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health is a 1 year course for a part-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 4 core subjects, with 2 to be completed in your first study period and 2 in your second.
Award requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Clinical Informatics and Digital Health, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 4 subjects.
- Embrace the flexibility of a 100% online modular program that allows you to study around other commitments.
- Develop and apply clinical informatics tools to improve healthcare outcomes, operations and management practice.
- Learn to embrace change and become an innovative leader with the ability to identify, explain and use digital technologies in the health field.
