Digital Literacy in Health and Social Care

Program Overview

This online program in Digital Literacy for Health and Social Care provides an overview of digital literacy, its impact on service change management, and data handling. Delivered over 6 weeks, it includes online lectures, seminars, and discussion forums. The program is designed to enhance employability and is eligible for a fee-waiver for individuals domiciled in Scotland.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content:
Digital literacy within health and social care, including definitions, components, challenges, opportunities, impact of service change management, information governance, data handling, and protecting personal information.
• Structure:
Online delivery over 6 weeks, with an additional week for assessment preparation.
• Course Schedule:
Not specified.
• Modules:
Not specified.

Assessment:

• Methods:
Typically written assignment, including essay.

Teaching:

• Methods:
Online delivery using CampusMoodle, including online lectures, seminars, discussion fora, and activities.

Other:

• The course is designed to enhance employability for individuals and organizations looking to upskill their workforce.
• The course is part of RGU Upskilling, which offers online upskilling short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland.
• Applicants should have evidence of previous SCQF level 9 learning.
• The course is eligible for a fee-waiver for individuals domiciled in Scotland.