October 21 - November 22, 2024
As technology rapidly reshapes the healthcare landscape, this course offers essential insights into how digital health tools—from telemedicine and wearable devices to AI-driven diagnostics—are revolutionizing patient care.
Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers and enthusiasts alike, this course introduces you to the transformative power of digital health. You'll learn how these innovations are enhancing patient outcomes, streamlining clinical operations, and empowering individuals to take control of their health. Whether you're interested in improving chronic disease management or exploring the potential of telehealth, this course provides the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the evolving healthcare environment.
Join us to explore how digital health is setting a new standard in medicine, and discover the future of healthcare with this Digital Health in Medicine Course!
The course will feature a live session and video lectures from experts in digital health in medicine.
Renee Thomas-Venugopal is an Instructor in the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine in the School of Medicine at St. George's University. Her main teaching responsibilities are centered on Health Policy and Systems Thinking in Public Health. She is also pursuing a PhD at Lancaster University in Health Economics and Policy. Her current research interests include equitable access to health services, health financing and health systems design.
Ms. Compton is a dedicated Environmental and Occupational Health Instructor within the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at St. George’s University. Her extensive experience working with both local and international non-governmental organizations has equipped her with a deep understanding of environmental health issues and effective community engagement strategies. With over five years of managing environmental projects, Ms. Compton has successfully collaborated with diverse stakeholders and implemented outreach programs to foster community involvement. Her expertise in content creation, social media engagement, and graphic design further enhances her ability to communicate complex health issues through digital platforms. Passionate about bridging the gap between the digital world and real-life health challenges, Ms. Compton is committed to leveraging technology to promote public health and well-being.
| Length: | 4 weeks |
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| Effort: | 2-3 hours per week |
| Start Date: | October 21, 2024 |
| End Date: | November 20, 2024 Course will remain open and become on-demand after end date |
| Price: | FREE to attendOptional $50 for paid exam with ability to earn 4 continuing education (NBPHE) credits. |
The course and all the content is absolutely free. Only those students who choose to take the exam for continuing education credit will be required to pay a $50 fee.
This course will allow you to join a global community of people interested in how technology is shaping medicine, especially for small island developing states.
All required course material will be made available on SGU Online. If you choose to join any of the optional live seminars, you will be required to use ZOOM.
To receive a certificate and credit, you must enroll in the course and achieve a passing score (70%) by completing course activities including watching the live or recorded seminars, participating in course discussions and completing the weekly quizzes.
If you have any questions about the series, please contact us at onlinelearning@sgu.edu
