An introduction to telecare and telehealth
| Organisation | Virtual College |
| Type of resource | eLearning |
| Date accredited | 10/02/2011 |
| Accredited until | 10/02/2014 |
| Specialism | Information in nursing |
| Title of resource | An introduction to telecare and telehealth |
| Synopsis | The course aims to raise awareness of the potential for telecare and telehealth and their associated pathways (for example, telemedicine and telemonitoring) to improve the quality and diversity of service provision, whilst reducing diagnostic and care costs and stimulating behaviour changes accross a broad range of audiences. |
| Link to website | http://www.telesolutionsea.co.uk/node/629/150934 |
| Contact name | The Telesolutions e-Academy |
| Telephone number | 01943 885086 |
| Contact email | info@telesolutionsea.co.uk |
Summary
- This is an interactive and engaging e-learning course which aims to give learners an increased understanding of telecare and telehealth, along with an increased awareness of how the adoption of telecare and telehealth will impact on the ways you work and what you can do to prepare for the changes it may be bring.
- The course is targeted at a wide range of individuals working within the health and social care sector. The information is also highly applicable to service users, technology providers and installers.
- The course is split up into 11 seperate modules, each covering a specific topic. The learner is then taken through a quiz with multiple choice questions and if the pass mark is achieved they are able to print a certificate confirming successful completion of the course.
Study hours: two
The course is free for all those living and/or working in Yorkshire & The Humber. For individuals outside of this region, the course can be purchased for £30 on the website, address given above.
For bulk purchases discounts are available. For more information please contact the Telesolutions e-Academy.