Basics of Digital Health Transformation and Ethical Considerations

Welcome to the online, self-paced certificate course on the Basics of Digital Health Transformation and Ethical Considerations by Empower School of Health. This 2-month program is designed for students and professionals in health informatics, public health, and healthcare management who seek to build a solid foundation in digital health and healthcare transformation. The course covers the evolution of technologies from Healthcare 4.0 to 5.0, preparing participants to anticipate future trends and understand the fundamentals of personalized healthcare. It also emphasizes ethical frameworks and addresses AI-related challenges in digital health, empowering learners to implement digital solutions responsibly and make informed decisions. 

Course Duration
2 months
20-25 hours/week

Language
English

Type
Certificate

Overview

In today’s fast-changing healthcare landscape, digital health transforms how care is delivered and managed. This online, self-paced certificate course is designed for students and professionals in health informatics, public health, and healthcare management who want to understand digital health comprehensively and drive healthcare transformation. The program covers the evolution from Healthcare 4.0 to 5.0, equipping participants with the skills to anticipate future advancements and master the fundamentals of personalized healthcare. It also delves into ethical considerations and AI-related challenges, empowering learners to make informed, responsible decisions and implement digital health solutions confidently and safely.

How this course empowers you

This course empowers you with a comprehensive understanding of digital health technologies and their rapid evolution, especially in the post-pandemic era where digital transformation (DT) has accelerated in healthcare.

You will gain in-depth knowledge of Healthcare 4.0, exploring advancements from cyber-physical systems to robotic surgeries, and be introduced to Healthcare 5.0, highlighting how smart technologies are shaping the future of healthcare.

Additionally, the course provides an intermediate grasp of digital health ethics, offering a solid framework to navigate ethical considerations in the field.

You’ll also explore the challenges of implementing AI in healthcare and learn how to apply ethical guidelines to ensure responsible and effective integration of digital solutions.  

Who this course is ideally for

This course is ideal for postgraduate students pursuing degrees in health informatics, public health, or healthcare management who want to deepen their understanding of digital health. It is also suited for entry-level healthcare professionals, including recent graduates or those transitioning into digital health roles, who are eager to build a strong foundation in healthcare transformation and stay ahead in a technology-driven industry.

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