The focus of this module is developing a greater understanding of the transformative potential and limits of both existing and emerging technological innovations and how to adopt, use and apply these into practice in different healthcare settings. How digital technologies are assessed for the opportunities and challenges they present to improve quality, safety and efficiency are also explored.

Learning outcomes

• Present a critical analysis of the core principles that drive the utilisation and development of healthcare technologies.
• Provide an analysis of factors that govern choice and influence implementation of health technologies in practice principles
• Be able to provide a critical evaluation of a selection of health technologies utilised in practice

Qualified healthcare professionals

Assessment

Written assignment (2,500 words)

Teaching schedule

Tuesdays from 10-12 and 1-3

14/01/2025, 21/01, 28/01, 04/02, 11/02, 18/02, 25/02, 04/03, 11/03, 18/03, 25/03