Digital Health Foundations
Overview
This unit introduces students to the changing world of health and health care in the context of the growing impact of information-communication technology (ICT). Students will familiarise themselves with various technologies that support working in digital health as a professional, as well as explore the digital health ecosystem supporting the health consumer’s journey. They will learn the importance of being critical about the role and impact of technology in health and appreciate the importance of applying evidence to evaluate the effectiveness of digital health endeavours. Technology’s role is also considered at the level of health professionals, and other stakeholders.
Requisites
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Describe and discuss contemporary models of healthcare in the digital age
- Describe key components of the digital health ecosystem and technology landscape
- Use technology to prepare and collate submissions of key learnings around the role and impact of digital health
- Analyse evidence for a digitally enabled health system and defend a stance for its role and impact
- Critically reflect and report on how health technology impacts personal health behaviours, supported by different sources of evidence
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Lecture | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| Specified Activities Various | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.50 | 12 weeks | 90 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 30% | 1,2,4,5 |
| Project | Individual | 30% | 1,2,3 |
| Project | Group | 40% | 1,4,5 |
Content
- Changing models of health care and the Australian health system
- Digital health overview
- Considerations for technology use in health and health care
- Evidence, evaluation and assessment of digital health
- Global perspectives on digital health
- Digital health future trends
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.