Digital Health Technology Workshop

Learn about the latest and greatest advancements in digital health technology and their applications.

 

This workshop is designed for anyone who is interested in learning about digital health technologies and implementing them into their practice.

 

Approach

  • This course is available online or in person and can be taken individually or with a group.

  • It is based on the concept of learning by doing and includes many hands-on, project-based tasks.

  • Each student is assigned a mentor or educator to work with as they apply their learning to individual projects or case studies.

  • In-class learning is supplemented with self-assessments on the Pingoo micro-learning app to ensure proper review and retention of course content.

Instructors

This workshop is offered by university professors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and experts in the field.

Frequently asked questions

  • No, this workshop does not have any prerequisites.

  • The workshop is offered as one day (compact) or two day sessions. It will be coordinated and scheduled based on the availability of attendees.

  • Upon completion of the workshop, attendees will receive a certificate of completion issued by the institute.

  • Contact us at learn@precisionhealth.institute for information about individual and group sessions.

Workshop description

Digital health technologies are a critical part of the precision health field. This workshop will provide an overview of established and emerging digital health technologies, including DNA sequencing, telehealth, mobile technology, sensors, wearables, and artificial intelligence. All of these topics are critical to the field of precision health and provide opportunities to make healthcare more personalized, predictive, and preventative.

At the end of the workshop, participants will have an opportunity to use some of the devices and technologies we’ll cover so that they are better equipped to apply what they’ve learned in their own practice as healthcare professionals, biomedical engineers, business leaders, and more.

Options

This workshop can be taken individually or as part of available programs.

Who this workshop is for:

  • Healthcare professionals who can incorporate digital health technologies into their practice

  • Scholars in the field who are interested in learning about the latest and greatest digital health science and technology

  • Biomedical engineers who want to learn more about the expanding field

  • Non-medical professionals who are interested in learning about digital health technologies and applying them to their organizations or personal lives

What you will learn:

  • Learn about the difference between whole genome sequencing and microarrays and how each can be applied to personalized medicine.

  • Learn about the emerging role of telehealth in the healthcare field, consider the benefits and concerns of telehealth, and discuss what the future might hold.

  • Learn about the latest and greatest sensor and wearable technologies and consider how they can be applied to help predict, prevent, and cure disease.

  • Learn about a variety of mobile technologies, including health apps and other software. Consider how these technologies can be used to empower individuals and increase their engagement.

  • Learn about what smart clothing is, why it is important, how it contributes to personalization, and what the future might hold.

  • Consider the quality and reliability of data measured by sensors and wearables.