Digital Health and Technology Solutions

Program Overview

This 11-week program explores the transformative potential and limitations of digital technology in healthcare. Participants will develop a critical understanding of core principles driving healthcare technology utilization and development, analyze factors influencing technology implementation, and critically evaluate selected health technologies used in practice. The program is designed for qualified healthcare professionals and offers potential career paths in digital health, healthcare technology consulting, and clinical informatics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

• Focus: The transformative potential and limits of digital technology in healthcare.
• Objectives:
• Develop a critical analysis of core principles driving healthcare technology utilization and development.
• Analyze factors influencing technology implementation in healthcare practice.
• Critically evaluate selected health technologies utilized in practice.
• Outcomes: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of digital health technologies, their impact on healthcare practice, and their application in various settings.

Outline

• Content:
• Exploring the opportunities and challenges presented by digital technologies in improving healthcare quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Analyzing the core principles driving healthcare technology utilization and development.
• Examining factors influencing the choice and implementation of health technologies in practice.
• Critically evaluating selected health technologies used in practice.
• Structure:
• 11 days of learning over 11 weeks.
• Scheduled sessions and independent study.
• Course Schedule:
• 26/09/2023, 03/10, 10/10, 17/10, 24/10, 31/10, 07/11, 14/11, 21/11, 28/11, 05/12
• Modules:
• Module Title:
The Digital Health Landscape (7KANP121)

Assessment

• Method: Written assignment (2,500 words)
• Criteria:
• Depth of understanding and analysis of digital health technologies.
• Critical evaluation of selected technologies.
• Clarity and coherence of written communication.

Teaching

• Methods:
• Interactive lectures.
• Case studies.
• Group discussions.
• Faculty:
• Module Lead:
Scott McLachlan, Lecturer in Digital Technologies for Health
• Other faculty members may be involved.
• Unique Approaches:
• Focus on practical application of digital health technologies.
• Engagement with real-world case studies.
• Collaborative learning environment.

Careers

• Potential Career Paths:
• Digital health specialist
• Healthcare technology consultant
• Clinical informatician
• Healthcare data analyst
• Opportunities:
• Work in hospitals, clinics, public health organizations, and technology companies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative health technologies.

Other

• **Who is this for?
• : Qualified healthcare professionals
• Course Status: Closed
• Full Fee: £3100
• Offered by: Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care