UNSW Handbook Course - Introduction to Internet, Networking & Telecommunications for Health Professionals

Introduction to Internet, Networking & Telecommunications for Health Professionals - PHCM9915


	Faculty: Faculty of Medicine
	School: School of Public Health and Community Medicine
	Course Outline: See Course Outline
	Campus: Kensington Campus
	Career: Postgraduate
	Units of Credit: 6
	EFTSL: 0.125 (more info)
	Contact Hours per Week: 0
	Fee Band: 2 (more info)
	Further Information: See Class Timetable

Description

The goal of this course is to introduce health professionals to communications technologies that are commonly used in health ICT projects. The basic types of communication channels and services are introduced and their different characteristics and roles explained. Network technologies are explained, including the network layer model, middleware, and Internet and Web protocols. Issues of data protection and confidentiality are discussed. The practical component of the course enables participants to acquire web-publishing and web-site design skills.

Further Information

Please see timetables for mode of delivery and attendance requirements.
Health Informatics Timetable
Master of Health Informatics Programs

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