Digital Health 101

The digital health course for...

Clinicians | Administrators | Managers | Everyone

Digital health is revolutionising health and care and this course is your ticket to the future. AIDH is the peak body for digital health in Australia. This introductory course will equip you with the knowledge to thrive in the digital health era.

AIDH Members
$245

Non-members
$295

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This is a great course for people who want a high-level overview of what Digital Health is, particularly in the context of Australia. I recommend it to anyone who wants an introductory view of Digital Health. It was a good refresher for me. 
Michael Hosking, Australian Digital Health Agency


Welcome to

Digital Health 101

Welcome to your Digital Health 101 course! We're excited to have you on this learning journey and are here to support you every step of the way. Dive in, explore the course and supporting resources, and feel free to reach out with any questions. 
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Course overview

Digital Health 101 has been designed to teach you the fundamentals of digital health. Built by subject matter experts, this course includes cutting edge content that keeps you at the forefront of the digital revolution in health and care. You will learn about:
  • The global trends influencing healthcare.
  • The changing nature of how healthcare is delivered. 
  • How digital health enables all future change in healthcare. 
  • Technologies, innovations, and advancements within digital health (artificial intelligence, virtual care, remote monitoring, personalised care, and many more).
  • How health and wellness are merging in a digitally enabled environment.

Learning Objectives

Module 1 | Introduction to Digital Health
LO1.1 Describe the meaning of digital health
LO1.2 Become aware of the key terminology used in digital health
LO1.3 Recognise how digital health is relevant to key stakeholders in the sector

Module 2 | Understanding the Environment 
LO2.1 Describe the structure of the current healthcare system 
LO2.2 Become aware of the key pressures and competing priorities on the health system
LO2.3 Recognise the global trends in healthcare and how digital can enable these advances
LO2.4 Identify the need for change and the core areas for change in healthcare

Module 3 | Opportunities Offered by Digital Health
LO3.1 Explain the evolution of digital health
LO3.2 Recognise the primary challenges that have arisen due to the rapid digital progression in healthcare
LO3.3 Identify the latest advancements in digital health and how these will impact the future of healthcare
LO3.4 Describe the advancements made to connect services and systems in healthcare

Module 4 | Understanding Data
LO4.1 Understand the definition of data, types of data, and how data is generated and managed
LO4.2 Describe how data relates to information, knowledge, and wisdom (DIKW Model)
LO4.3 Explain how quality data can be achieved through data governance, data standards, and regulation
LO4.4 Recognise the importance of consumer perspectives and the role of ethics, privacy and security
LO4.5 Explore the real-life examples of new health services and outcomes derived through the power of data

Module 5 | Business and Service Models are Changing
LO5.1 Recognise the need to adopt better care models which will enable a consumer-centric approach
LO5.2 Describe the changing business, service, and care delivery models
LO5.3 Define the types of change
LO5.4 Recall how digital health has enabled change from within the healthcare sector
LO5.5 Identify the fresh players in health and the potential for new technologies, innovations, and services

Module 6 | Changing Roles and Responsibilities
LO6.1 Understand that as digital health and new care models are adopted, the roles and responsibilities of people working in health and care will require change 
LO6.2 Recognise the anticipated changes in roles and responsibilities across the healthcare workforce
LO6.3 Identify the need for innovative leadership and state how the workforce can increase their digital health capabilities
LO6.4 Explain how increasing workforce capability in digital health can lead to patient empowerment, greater trust, and excellent clinical outcomes

Module7 | Health and Wellness are Merging
LO7.1 Understand the illness and wellness continuum and identify current examples of wellness
LO7.2 Describe the need to move away from a system of illness to a system that supports wellness
LO7.3 Explain the trends where health and wellness are merging 
LO7.4 Recognise how digital health supports wellness through innovations 

"Great experience! I found the content to be 'bite-sized' and easy to consume. For the first time, I understand the 'buzzwords' in digital health and healthcare and the future we are all working towards."

     

What's Included

Digital Health 101 is tailored to meet the needs of people working in healthcare or those aspiring to enter this dynamic sector.

Whether you're a clinical professional, technologist, marketing and sales guru, administrative mastermind, or finance expert, this course is your secret weapon for success!

Learning made simple

Digital Health 101 is designed with simplicity in mind. We take a complex industry with constant change and make it easy to understand.

Fundamentals

We cover the basics. What is digital health and why is it important? What are the latest trends? How are health services and roles changing? 

Seven modules

The topics on everyone's mind. See how artificial intelligence, virtual care, personalised care and many more are changing the way we do health.

Video learning

Learn from digital health experts and our member network. 30+ videos featuring industry experts.

Optional resources

Want to go beyond the course? We have curated 100+ additional resources to take your learning further.

Value for money

We value practical education that is accessible for all and are committed to providing value for money.

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AIDH Members
$245

Non-members
$295