Introduction to Clinical Telehealth (HLTH7113)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Medicine Faculty
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
External
Class hours
Externally offered, no in-person activities
Assessment methods
Online Discussion
Reflection
Presentation (Recorded)
Course enquiries
Dr Sisira Edirippulige
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) | External | External | Course Profile |
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Course description
Globally, telehealth is a popular, clinically effective communication vehicle that is rapidly becoming mainstream. This course introduces you to the key concepts relating to the use of telehealth to improve patient-centred clinical care. Course material covers the historical development of clinical telehealth in Australia and the contributions of other significant research innovators. A range of clinical telehealth applications will be explored using case examples that are relevant to today's health priority areas. You will review relevant guidelines and standards relating to telehealth integration and everyday practice of telehealth to provide equitable access to healthcare irrespective of the consumer's geographical location.