Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Foundations in Digital Health

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BIOL2525

City Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025

BIOL2566

Bundoora Campus

Undergraduate

173H School of Health and Biomed

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2024,
Sem 2 2024,
Sem 1 2025

Course Coordinator: Bryan Macdonald

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Coordinator Email: bryan.macdonald@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In a world that is rapidly evolving, new and exciting innovations are emerging, presenting both global opportunities and complex challenges. Nowhere is this more evident than in the health sector, where innovation has surged threefold over the past three years, transforming it into a multi-billion-dollar industry. This transformation demands 21st-century solutions, as the health industry evolves into a dynamic digital ecosystem. 

On a macro level, digital health is revolutionising the sector by reshaping funding models, system structures, and service provider networks. On a micro level, it is redefining care delivery and management models, placing the citizen at the heart of care, and shifting the focus from hospital-based treatment to wellness within the home and community. 

This course aims to explore the digital transformation of the health sector, examining digital health from a wide perspective that encompasses human, societal, and environmental considerations. Underpinned by a design thinking framework that is integrated across the curriculum, the course will encourage critique of how individual professions can collaborate to co-design integrated innovation within the complexity of the health sector.  

Central to this transformation is the use of data from diverse sources, which is crucial in the realm of digital health. Through engaging with simulated data, students will acquire essential skills in data handling and analysis, alongside learning to interpret the results effectively. This hands-on approach equips students with the tools they need to navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving digital health landscape. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to the following Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:

BH068P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Adv Manufacturing and Mechatronics) (Honours), BH069P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) (Honours), BH070P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours), BH073P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours), BH075P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering) (Honours), BH076P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Sustainable Systems Engineering) (Honours), BH077P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours), BH078P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours), BH079P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours), BH080P23 Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental Engineering) (Honours), BH082AEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business,     BH086AMH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Adv Manufacturing & Mechatronics)(Hons)/Bachelor of Business, BH088CIH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business, BH089MEH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Business, BH091CNH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network Engineering) (Honours)/Bachelor of Computer Science, BH093MEHDD Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) and BH111ECH23 Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering)(Honours)/Bachelor of Business: 

  • PLO 1 Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of fundamental engineering and scientific theories, principles and concepts and apply advanced technical knowledge in specialist domain of engineering. 
  • PLO 2 Utilise mathematics and engineering fundamentals, software, tools and techniques to design engineering systems for complex engineering challenges. 
  • PLO 3 Apply engineering research principles, methods and contemporary technologies and practices to plan and execute projects taking into account ethical, environmental and global impacts. 
  • PLO 4 Apply systematic problem solving, design methods and information and project management to propose and implement creative and sustainable solutions with intellectual independence and cultural sensitivity. 

BH116P23 Bachelor of Surveying (Honours) and BH117P23 Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours): 

  • PLO 1 Apply advanced and coherent knowledge of theories, principles, concepts, technologies, and specialist practices in the chosen discipline.  
  • PLO 2 Critically analyse and evaluate information, standards, methods, tools, and practices in the chosen discipline.  
  • PLO 7 Collaborate and contribute within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to diversity, equity and globally inclusive perspectives and practices including First Nations knowledges and input. 

BH130 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) 

  • PLO 1 Apply breadth and depth of biomedical science theories, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach. 
  • PLO 2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to conceptualise and undertake practice in biomedical science in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, with emerging technological advancements. 
  • PLO 4 Demonstrate the ability to generate and evaluate solutions to all aspects of biomedical science while complying with ethical, legal and regulatory standards that underpins the field of biomedical science. 
  • PLO 6 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning, reflective practice and professional development as part of a multidisciplinary team. 

BP032P24 Bachelor of Nursing 

  • PLO 2 Apply evidence-based nursing knowledge to conceptualise and deliver safe and effective practice in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, using emerging technological advancements 
  • PLO 5 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional decisions through critical thinking and reflection to resolve challenges as part of a multidisciplinary and interprofessional team  

BP083P23 Bachelor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics 

  • PLO 5 Work ethically and independently, with integrity and accountability to develop professional agility for future careers.  
  • PLO 6 Collaborate and contribute within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to diversity, equity and globally inclusive perspectives and practices including First Nations knowledges.  

BP154P23 Bachelor of Psychology 

  • PLO 1 Apply breadth and depth of psychology theories, concepts and evidence in various real-world settings using a scientific approach. 
  • PLO 2 Apply evidence-based knowledge to conceptualise safe and effective practice in a variety of contexts, independently and collaboratively, with emerging technological advancements 
  • PLO 3 Demonstrate the ability to generate and evaluate solutions to all aspects of disciplinary practice while complying with ethical, legal and regulatory standards. 
  • PLO 5 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional decisions and resolve challenges through application of critical thinking and reflective practice, autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team 

BP199P23 Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition and BP289FTNDD Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition/Bachelor of Business 

  • PLO 1 Apply a broad and coherent knowledge of scientific theories, principles, concepts and practices relevant to the fields of food technology and nutrition.  
  • PLO 2 Analyse and critically examine scientific evidence with reflection of the role, relevance and significance of food technology and nutrition in society.  
  • PLO 3 Apply principles of scientific inquiry, tools and techniques relevant to food and nutrition industries to solve problems and inform evidence-based decision making.  
  • PLO 4 Critically evaluate and communicate concepts and practices relevant to the fields of food technology and nutrition to diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing professional integrity and culturally safe practices.  
  • PLO 6 Collaborate and contribute within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to diversity, equity and globally inclusive perspectives and practices including First Nations knowledges and input. 

BP231P23 Bachelor of Biomedical Science and BP311P23 Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences 

  • PLO 1 Apply a breadth and depth of biomedical science knowledge, concepts and evidence in various real world settings using a scientific approach. 
  • PLO 2 Apply systematic thinking and a range of high-level analytical skills using a blend of digital and traditional tools and technologies to solve complex scientific and medical problems using a biomedical perspective. 
  • PLO 3 Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to biomedical sciences and exhibit safe and ethical conduct. 
  • PLO 4 Communicate and collaborate with diverse audiences utilising contemporary and traditional formats employing integrity, inclusivity and culturally safe practices. 


Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

1. Explain the societal, cultural, economic and financial impacts of digital health transformation on the safe, effective and efficient health care and service delivery and business models. 

2. Examine the moral, social, legal, and ethical considerations in the experimentation, design, deployment, and evaluation of innovations for health and wellness. 

3. Analyse contemporary theory and practices relevant to the exploration, design, and deployment of digital health from a variety of discipline lenses. 

4. Co-design, using a design thinking approach, simulated innovative digital health solutions for real-world problems and consider their potential effectiveness. 

5. Analyse and interpret data from various sources within digital health context, and accurately evaluate/interpret the resulting outputs. 


Overview of Learning Activities

This course follows a modular structure. The course comprises four (4) modules. Modules vary in duration spanning two (2) to four (4) weeks. All modules are compulsory.

You’ll analyse the current theories and practices in the field of digital health. You’ll work both individually and collaboratively with your peers to analyse and solve real-world problems by designing innovative digital health solutions.

You are encouraged to be proactive and self-directed in your learning, asking questions of your lecturer and/or peers and seeking out information as required, especially from the numerous sources available through the RMIT library, and through links and material specific to this course that is available through myRMIT Studies Course. 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through myRMIT Studies Course. 

There are services available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be based on both individual and collaborative performance of the tasks.

Assessment Task 1: Written Case Study (Individual) 
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 2 

Assessment Task 2: Video Presentation (Group)
Weighting 40% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4  
 
Assessment Task 3: Data Analysis Project (Individual) 
Weighting 30% 
This assessment task supports CLOs 1 & 5 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.