Masters (Coursework)
The collection and use of quality health data is a specialised and essential skill. We need more experienced health information experts to help provide high-quality health information management, which will ultimately improve care for future patients.
Build a highly rewarding career with La Trobe's Master of Health Information Management. You'll combine the clinical and business sides of healthcare to create a career improving the quality of patient care.
Prepare for this highly skilled profession by building strong foundations in areas like clinical classification, data analytics, health informatics and health systems management.
Then deepen your technical and professional expertise with professional practice placements in healthcare agencies. You'll also receive management training to help you step straight into senior roles in healthcare.
From hospitals and community health centres to specialist disease registries - you'll graduate prepared to build a career in any area of healthcare.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Health Information Management, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
This is a StudyFlex course
Whether your course is considered on campus, online or a mix of both, a StudyFlex course provides:
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Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING B HIM4CCB 1 15 HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING C HIM5CCC 1 15 HEALTH DATA ANALYSIS A HIM4AHA 1 15 HEALTH INFORMATION ETHICS AND LAW HIM5IEL 1 15 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT C HIM5HMC 1 15 HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE B HIM4PPB 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH INFORMATICS A HIM4IHA 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH INFORMATICS B HIM5IHB 1 15 ANALYSIS OF HEALTH DATA B HIM5AHB 2 15 HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT D HIM5HMD 2 15 HEALTH SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION HIM5HSI 2 15 PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH INFORMATICS C HIM5IHC 2 15 HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE C HIM5PPC 2 45
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available. The following electives are recommended for Master of Health Information Management.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points HEALTH CLASSIFICATION AND CLINICAL CODING D HIM5CCD 2 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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When you graduate, you'll be well-placed to find employment in a range of healthcare industries, including hospitals, community health centres and specialist disease registries.
Possible roles include:
The Master of Health Information Management is accredited by the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA). Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Graduates of the Master of Health Information Management may apply for membership with the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH) and Clinical Coders' Society of Australia (CCSA). Membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.