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Certificate in Telemedicine

 

The growing and vibrant telemedicine industry is a broad and emerging field that links patients, health care providers, and educators across the country via video and medical-information technology. Currently the trend is moving towards expanding the use of telemedicine.

The certificate in Telemedicine prepares healthcare professionals to advocate and coordinate telemedicine related activities within an organization. Telemedicine-trained persons can be found in telemedicine networks, health agencies, manufacturing companies, equipment resellers, government agencies, educational programs and many other organizations and companies.

Learning Outcomes


The certificate is designed to help students learn, develop, and implement the technical, clinical challenges and decisions that are involved in the set up as well as the day-to-day practice of telemedicine.

Upon completion of the certificate program, the graduates will:

  • Explain fundamental terms and concepts in telemedicine
  • Select telemedicine technology and its specialized features
  • Understand legal and ethical practices in telemedicine
  • Educate client/patient about how to be safe when working with telemedicine
  • Evaluate updates on state and federal policies
  • Develop emergency plans
  • Understand communication best practices in clinical telemedicine
  • Learn setting up efficient telemedicine consultation room with respect to lighting, ergonomics and privacy

Online Application Information

 

Last Published: May 26, 2022