HPCH 209Digital Health for Public Hlth
Health Promotion and Community Health · Faculty of Health Sciences · 2 credits
Description
Social media mobile apps and artificial intelligence (AI) have become ubiquitous in nearly all aspects of our lives. These technologies are changing the ways healthcare providers interact with and deliver care to their clients. Digital technologies have also changed the way researchers design and implement health promotion and intervention programs, and the way consumers gather health information and make health decisions. This course is designed to introduce students to eHealth, which encompasses the use of digital technologies to deliver healthcare programs and to promote health among different publics. eHealth or digital health encompasses, telehealth (telecare, telemedicine, tele-coaching, tele-rehab), technology- enabled care services, mobile apps, and social media for health promotion campaigns. Prerequisites: MCOM 228 and MCOM 246.
Common questions about HPCH 209
What is HPCH 209 at AUB?
HPCH 209 Digital Health for Public Hlth is a 2-credit course at American University of Beirut (AUB), in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Social media mobile apps and artificial intelligence (AI) have become ubiquitous in nearly all aspects of our lives. These technologies are changing the ways healthcare providers interact with and deliver care to their clients.
How many credits is HPCH 209?
HPCH 209 Digital Health for Public Hlth is worth 2 credits at AUB.
Who teaches HPCH 209 at AUB?
Studiety has 2 professors on record for HPCH 209: Grace Khawam, Marco Bardus. Sections change every term, so check the registrar for who is teaching now.