Overview
Digital health is being used in hospitals and private health care providers in the community. Using electronic systems to communicate and store personal health care data is fast becoming the norm and is yet another expectation of contemporary health care. Hospital digital health systems require health care professionals to enter patient information, while the Australia wide My Health Record ensures all health care professionals have access to individual health records. This unit examines the different types of telecommunication and virtual technologies available in health care that promote individualised and person-centred care. You will explore the history of digital health care systems as well as analyse contemporary issues and concerns including cybersecurity, privacy, consent and electronic exchange of information.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Pre-requisites BIOH12012 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology 2 or BIOH12008 Human Pathophysiology or NURS12158 Clinical Nursing Practice 3
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2025
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from SUTE Unit data
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Continue to link unit topics to real life situations to enhance authenticity and increase student engagement.
Feedback from Email from guest speaker after they participated in a tutorial
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Continue to utilise guest speakers where possible in tutorials to help students see how they can embed their theory learnings into practice.
Feedback from SUTE Unit comments
I felt I was not as engaged once the due date for the final assignment had passed. I may help to place the assignment due date further along in the course to keep students attending tutorials.
Due date for further assessment will be moved to later in the term.
- Discuss considerations related to cybersecurity, privacy, consent and electronic exchange of information when using digital health technology
- Explore how digital health technology can support person-centred care
- Evaluate the use of electronic health records when working in the community
- Analyse the role of telehealth in assisting people from regional and remote areas to access appropriate health care.
Content in this unit incorporates a number of professional nursing requirements
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice
Thinks critically and analyses nursing practice
Engages in therapeutic and professional relationships
Maintains the capability for practice
Evaluates outcomes to inform nursing practice
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Nursing Code of Conduct
Legal compliance
Person-centred practice
Cultural practice and respectful relationships
Professional behaviour
Teaching, supervising and assessing
Research in health
Health and wellbeing
International Council of Nursing Code of Ethics for Nursing
Nurses and People
Nurses and Practice
Nurses and the Profession
Nurses and co-workers
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards
Clinical governance
Comprehensive care
Communicating for safety
Patient Safety Competency Framework
Person-centred care
Therapeutic communication
Cultural competence
Teamwork and collaborative practice
Clinical reasoning
Evidence-based practice
Preventing, minimising and responding to adverse events
Infection prevention and control
Medication safety
Aged Care Quality Standards
Feedback and complaints
Human resources
Organisation governance
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 60% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Communication | ||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | ||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | ||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | ||||
| 5 - Team Work | ||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | ||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | ||||
| 10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- Academic Learning Centre services
- CQUniversity library literature search tools
- Microsoft Word
- Wordprocessing, spreadsheeting and powerpoint software
- Zoom account (Free)
- Zoom app on your smart phone or access to Zoom on your laptop
- CQUniversity Library Resources
- Zoom (both microphone and webcam capability)
- CQUniversity Library search engines for research articles
- Australian Standards (through CQU library)
- Endnote bibliographic software. This is optional for formatting references
- CQUniversity Library Nursing/Midwifery Resources
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.rijal@cqu.edu.au
c.mcgoldrick@cqu.edu.au
c.omiyalake@cqu.edu.au
d.p.richards@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Introduction to Digital Health Technology
Chapter
Review the Moodle site and click on all the links.
Find out what is in Student Support?
Find out how to find the Library?
Click on the link and learn what is in the Academic Learning Centre.
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Recorded presentations:
Welcome and Unit Introduction.
Weekly lecture/tutorial.
Activity: Access the General Discussion page and introduce yourself to your colleagues by providing your name and maybe why you are studying this unit and course.
Assessments: Review the assessment tasks and make a study plan.
Foundations of Academic Integrity Program: Complete your annual program.
Announcements and Discussion Forums: Check for posts and updates.
Module/Topic
Cybersecurity and Privacy Considerations in Digital Health.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 1 – Start your literature searching and preparing assessment.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Person-Centered Care and Digital Health Technology.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 1 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Community Healthcare.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 1 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment. You might wish to seek assessment preparation help from the Academic Learning Centre and/or Studiosity.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Telehealth
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 1 – Check the originality of your assessment through Turnitin and make relevant changes to your assessment after reviewing your originality report.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Vacation week
Chapter
Please use this mid-term break as an opportunity to rest and recover. Enjoy your break
Events and Submissions/Topic
No timetabled learning activities. Please use this week to progress your assessments.
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 1 – Check the originality of your assessment through Turnitin and make relevant changes to your assessment after reviewing your originality report.
Assessment 1 Submission - Submit the assessment by the due date
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Written Assessment Due: Week 6 Wednesday (27 Aug 2025) 4:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Digital Health Technologies and Patient Safety.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 2 – Start your literature searching and preparing assessment.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Technology Innovations in Healthcare.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 2 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Mobile Technology and Apps in Digital Healthcare and Their Impact on Nursing.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 2 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment. You might wish to seek assessment preparation help from the Academic Learning Centre and/or Studiosity.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Mobile Health Vans.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 2 – Read the literature to identify the credibility of the evidence and continue preparing your assessment. You might wish to seek assessment preparation help from the Academic Learning Centre and/or Studiosity.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
AI in Healthcare.
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 2 – Check the originality of your assessment through Turnitin and make relevant changes to your assessment after reviewing your originality report.
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Module/Topic
Revision
Chapter
Readings and activities as outlined in module.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Zoom – Read the unit content and attend weekly tutorial
Assessment 2 – Check the originality of your assessment through Turnitin and make relevant changes to your assessment after reviewing your originality report.
Assessment 2 Submission - Submit the assessment by the due date
Announcement and Discussion Forums – Check for posts and updates.
Student email – Check your student email at least twice per week for important communications.
Congratulations on completing this unit. Don’t forget to check your unit enrolments for the next term.
Written Assessment Due: Week 12 Wednesday (8 Oct 2025) 4:00 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Nil
Chapter
Nil
Events and Submissions/Topic
Nil
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
As this unit is offered online and face-to-face at specific locations only, students are asked to prepare their own individual study plan to undertake self-led and self-directed study throughout the term. A key to your success is a strategic self-directed approach to learning and regular contact with your Unit Coordinator/s. Please check the Announcements and Discussion forums at least twice a week – there will be regular announcements about assessments and unit resources throughout the term and reviewing this information is essential to unit knowledge and your success. CQUniversity communicates with students through CQUniversity email. We recommend that you access your CQUniversity email at least twice a week so that you do not miss vital information about your studies
1 Written Assessment
Type:` Written Assessment
Due date: 4pm (AEST) Wednesday, 27 August 2025 (Week 6)
Extensions: Available as per policy
The 72-hour grace period applies to this assessment
Return date: Results for this assessment will be made available on Wednesday, 17 September 2025 (Week 9)
Weighting: 40%
Length: 1200 words +/- 10% (excluding reference list)
Unit Coordinators: Dr Deepa Rijal, Colleen McGoldrick, Camila Omiya Lake and Deb Richards
Aim
The aim of this assessment is for you to comprehensively examine the multifaceted impact of digital health technology on healthcare delivery, focusing on critical aspects of cybersecurity, privacy, and consent in information exchange, and its capacity to foster person-centred care. You will also evaluate the practical implications of electronic health records in community settings and the pivotal role of telehealth in bridging healthcare access gaps for regional and remote populations.
Instructions
Please refer to the assessment task instructions on the unit's Moodle site.
Academic Integrity
You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time.
Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 2: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
Level 3: You may use Al to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You must critically evaluate and modify any Al-generated content you use.
Minimum Pass Criteria
· You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments to pass this unit.
· In order for a supplementary assessment to be considered, all assessment tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
Week 6 Wednesday (27 Aug 2025) 4:00 pm AEST
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Week 9 Wednesday (17 Sept 2025)
Three weeks after the due date
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
- Discuss considerations related to cybersecurity, privacy, consent and electronic exchange of information when using digital health technology
- Explore how digital health technology can support person-centred care
- Evaluate the use of electronic health records when working in the community
- Analyse the role of telehealth in assisting people from regional and remote areas to access appropriate health care.
2 Written Assessment
Type: Written Assessment
Due date: 4pm (AEST) Wednesday, 8th of October 2025 (Week 12)
Extensions: Available as per policy
The 72-hour grace period applies to this assessment
Return date: Results for this assessment will be made available on Wednesday, 29th October 2025
Weighting: 60%
Length: 1500 words +/- 10% (excluding reference list)
Unit Coordinators: Dr Deepa Rijal, Colleen McGoldrick, Camila Omiya Lake and Deb Richards
Aim
The aim of this assessment is for you to demonstrate your understanding of the impact of telehealth in assisting people to access appropriate health care.
Instructions
Please refer to the assessment task instructions on the unit's Moodle site.
Academic Integrity
You must abide by the principles of academic integrity (see Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure). Completion of this assessment with another party or sharing of responses is not permitted at any time.
Level of GenAI use allowed:
Level 2: You may use Al for planning, idea development, and research. Your final submission should show how you have developed and refined these ideas.
Level 3: You may use Al to assist with specific tasks such as drafting text, refining and evaluating your work. You must critically evaluate and modify any Al-generated content you use.
Minimum Pass Criteria
· You must achieve a cumulative grade of at least 49.5% across all assessments to pass this unit.
· In order for a supplementary assessment to be considered, all assessment tasks must be reasonably attempted in this unit.
Week 12 Wednesday (8 Oct 2025) 4:00 pm AEST
Submit your assessment via the unit Moodle site in Microsoft Word format only.
Three weeks after the due date
Refer to the marking rubric on the Moodle site for more detail on how marks will be assigned.
- Discuss considerations related to cybersecurity, privacy, consent and electronic exchange of information when using digital health technology
- Explore how digital health technology can support person-centred care
- Evaluate the use of electronic health records when working in the community
- Analyse the role of telehealth in assisting people from regional and remote areas to access appropriate health care.
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
