Attributes, outcomes and skills: Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation of Health (GC-DTHLTH)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, graduates should be able to:

Describe how contemporary digital health technologies can be integrated into healthcare practice in terms of their effect on safety and quality, access and equity, continuity of care, effectiveness, and consumer empowerment
Critically evaluate the generation, governance and use of digital data, information and knowledge, including legal and ethical considerations, in the context of electronic health records, clinical decision support systems, virtual care, mobile health, machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in health
Apply the concept of a Learning Health System and processes of problem assessment, data analysis, design thinking, implementation science and evaluation frameworks to digital health initiatives in specific contexts
Apply principles of governance, leadership, change management and strategic planning to integrate digital health initiatives and innovation within organisations, across communities and healthcare systems.

Have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection
Reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication
Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
Be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
Have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
Be able to initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces.

The Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation of Health has the objective of preparing graduates who embody the following attributes:

Active citizenship:

An understanding of organisational data governance, the ability to be an active participant in professional organisations, and an appreciation of the benefits of this participation
An understanding of the principles of quality, continuity, access, and safety in health care systems
An understanding of the principles of efficient and equitable allocation and use of finite resources in health care systems, locally and globally
An understanding of the principles of continuity and coordination of virtual health care

Integrity and self-awareness:

The ability to give and receive effective feedback in order to help other learners and colleagues to improve their performance
The ability to identify and share authoritative information and knowledge with groups of learners and colleagues
The ability to recognise ethical and legal issues that arise and to respond in line with current standards and guidelines in the field

Academic distinction:

The ability to locate and apply currentscientific and industry knowledge, information and data from a variety of credible sources
The ability to propose and critique alternative approaches to development, implementation and evaluation challenges in the field.

Last updated: 30 January 2024