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Innovation in health and social care practice

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This free course, Innovation in health and social care practice, focuses on how digital technology and innovation changes the expectations and job roles for health and social care practitioners. You will learn about what these expectations might be on practitioners and also about common responses and criticisms that may arise from transforming practice through technology.This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K102 Introducing health and social care.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Changing professional practice
  • 1 Changing professional practice
  • 2 Making care digital
  • 2 Making care digital
  • 3 Technology and practice
  • 3 Technology and practice
  • 4 Critical perspectives on incorporating technology
  • 4 Critical perspectives on incorporating technology
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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4.6 rating at OpenLearn based on 5 ratings

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    Enrique Enriquez @EEnriquez
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    This free course, Innovation in health and social care, delivered exactly as described, offering a clear and detailed exploration of how digital technologies are reshaping professional roles and expectations. The course duration was accurate, and the certificate of completion was available on demand, as stated. It provided intellectually engaging content supported by real-world examples and visual aids, making complex concepts accessible. Overall, the experience was professionally enriching and well-structured, offering valuable insight into the challenges and opportunities of technological change in care environments.
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