Training Course in Applying Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Practice
1Summary
As hospitals move from paper charts to connected digital systems, the professionals who can actually operate, secure, and get value out of that technology are in short supply. This Training Course from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy is built for healthcare staff who need to go beyond using technology day-to-day and start applying it professionally — turning clinical and public-health data into decisions that improve patient care.
The programme covers the technologies reshaping modern healthcare, from electronic medical records and telehealth platforms to artificial intelligence and assistive robotics, alongside the security, privacy, and legal rules that govern their use. By the end, participants will know how to design, integrate, and evaluate digital health tools within their own facilities.
2Objectives and target group
Who Should Attend?
- Directors and department heads in healthcare facilities.
- Health information management staff.
- Health oversight supervisors.
- Anyone seeking to develop their skills in health technology.
Knowledge and Benefits:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Manage the organisational change needed for successful technology adoption.
- Define e-health and identify its core components.
- Apply technology to reduce medical errors and improve care quality.
- Increase the efficiency of medical administration through digital tools.
- Strengthen communication between healthcare workers using shared systems.
- Apply computer security and privacy principles in a healthcare setting.
3Course Content
Module 1: The Shift to Digital Healthcare
- Why information technology has become central to modern healthcare delivery.
- Current trends and developments shaping health information technology.
- Change management principles for successful technology adoption.
Module 2: Electronic Records and Digital Health Platforms
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): concept and benefits for patients and providers.
- Designing and implementing EMR systems effectively and securely.
- Digital health and e-health: mobile health apps, health websites, and their challenges and opportunities.
Module 3: Exchanging and Protecting Health Information
- Standards and challenges in exchanging health information between systems and institutions.
- Securing health information and ensuring privacy during data exchange.
- Information security fundamentals, common threats, and legal compliance (HIPAA, GDPR).
Module 4: Advanced Technologies in Clinical Care
- Artificial intelligence and photometric/image analysis for diagnosing disease and guiding treatment.
- Robotics and assistive medical technology in surgery, patient care, and rehabilitation.
- Ethical and legal challenges raised by AI and robotics in healthcare.
Module 5: Looking Ahead
- Critically evaluating new applications and technologies in health IT.
- Case studies of successful innovative applications.
- Future expectations and trends in health information technology.