This course is supported by an Independent Medical Grant provided by Pfizer Inc.
Telemedicine for Healthcare Professionals
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Short course
Course type
16 hours
Study time
Online
Mode of learning
16 CPD points
Course overview
In a world where technology and healthcare converge, the adoption of telemedicine is no longer just an option but a critical necessity.
In Africa, where the landscape of healthcare faces unique challenges, telemedicine emerges as a transformative solution by:
Addressing the skill gap:
- All African healthcare systems are grappling with a significant shortage of skilled professionals. This gap not only strains the existing workforce but also limits patient access to quality care. Telemedicine breaks these barriers, enabling healthcare professionals to extend their reach and expertise beyond physical boundaries.
- Overcoming geographical constraints: For many Africans, accessing healthcare often means long, costly commutes, sometimes with the added burden of health limitations. Telemedicine bridges this divide, bringing care to patients' doorsteps, ensuring that distance no longer dictates the quality of healthcare one receives.
- Optimising productivity by embracing technology: As a healthcare professional, staying abreast of technological advancements is not just about keeping pace; it's about leading the way in providing exceptional care.
This fully sponsored telemedicine course offers you the tools and knowledge to be at the forefront of this healthcare revolution which is predicted to grow exponentially into the future.
Who is this course for?
Healthcare Practitioners
Required qualification
Healthcare Professional
Course level
Beginner
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Why choose this course?
Learn at your own pace, when it suits you.
Curriculum crafted by industry experts. Interactive online experience, including videos and activities.
Additional resources to enhance your understanding and engagement.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.
Curriculum crafted by industry experts. Interactive online experience, including videos and activities.
Additional resources to enhance your understanding and engagement.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from the Foundation for Professional Development, a name synonymous with excellence in professional growth.
About the academic institution
Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) is a South African Private Institution of Higher Education established in October 1997 by the South African Medical Association and has been registered with the DHET since 2002.
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Course developer
Ms Alexandra Mumbauer is an independant consultant. She has international experience in basic science, human subject’s research, project management, and monitoring and evaluation. Previously, she was a Senior M&E Advisor for the Communities Forward programme and a Researcher in the Research Unit at FPD. Ms Mumbauer holds a Master in Public Health degree in Epidemiology with a Certificate in Global Health from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Wesleyan University.
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