Certificate in eHealth

Applications are open for September 2024. 

13 week online course with a 1-day classroom session in ATU Mayo Campus - 10 Credit, Level 8 Special Purpose Award (SPA)

“Healthcare, with its increasing reliance on technology, has a requirement for professional personnel to take advantage of technological innovations that improve patient outcomes...” (eHAction Declaration 2018)

In addition to raising critical awareness of the impact of digital technologies on all areas of health care, students will be exposed to opportunities for further research in applied eHealth systems, eHealth data and eHealth practices.

ATU is committed to providing “e-Skills for Professionals” through supporting the eHAction Declaration.

The online programme delivery method with a 1-day classroom session in ATU Mayo Campus allows students from across Ireland unique access to continuous professional development in the area of eHealth at NFQ level 8.

This programme offers continuous professional development opportunities for clinicians and health care staff wishing to gain insight with a view to proactively supporting the eHealth initiative.

Overview

This programme is a 13 week (Level 8 SPA) aimed at nursing, medical, health care and social care professionals and healthcare administrators.

This programme will familiarise students with the core values of Ireland's eHealth strategy: patient wellbeing, efficiency, and data availability.

The programme will provide an explanation of the technologies and data standards which will underpin the eHealth strategy, and enable graduates to play a proactive role in the implementation of the eHealth strategy in their own health care setting.

ATU recognises that health professionals are critical to facilitating the uptake of eHealth solutions and services for the benefit of all. This programme supports a prioritised focus on equipping current and future health professionals with the knowledge and understanding that will drive the wider deployment of eHealth.

For further information on studying eHealth at ATU Mayo ***Download our brochure here*** (1.56MB)

The programme is delivered over 13 consecutive weeks in an online format.

In this mode, student engagement will be primarily through the ATU online learning environment where the content will be delivered through online video/slide presentations, documents, two-way discussions/tutorials and interactive practicals.

The programme includes a 1 day in-house workshop/guest lecture series or a half day online webinar series where students can engage directly with practitioners who are currently involved with specific eHealth project implementations

The next intake for this programme is September 2024. 

How to Apply

If you have any queries, please email learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie 

Contact Us

For further information on the programme contact:

Brian Mulhern
Lecturer in Computing
Email: Brian.Mulhern@atu.ie
 

Richard Holmes
Lecturer in Nursing and Health Sciences
Email: Richard.Holmes@atu.ie