Digital Skills in Health and Social Care
Enhance your digital skills to transform health and social care! This module equips you with the tools to communicate effectively, share best practices, protect personal data, and tackle digital exclusion. Gain experience in using technology to deliver person-centred care and make a real impact.
Discover how digital technology is transforming health and social care. This module will equip you with essential digital skills, from technical proficiency to effective online communication.
Learn to navigate digital platforms like Teams and Near Me, ensuring safe and accessible information sharing. Explore governance, data protection, and strategies to tackle digital exclusion. Develop a strong personal digital identity while prioritising wellbeing and safety. Gain the confidence to use digital tools in professional practice and enhance person-centred care.
This module is delivered exclusively online. Total of 18 hours of contact time, supported by self-directed study.
RGU Upskilling
Undertaking a RGU online short course can help you to develop or change your career or support your business to grow.
We're proud to offer a range of online short courses tailored to meet the evolving needs of businesses and individuals in Scotland. If you are domiciled in Scotland, you will be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free. Identified and created in collaboration with industry, these 15-credit online courses are designed to enhance employability for individuals and organisations looking to upskill their workforce.
Find out more about the range of courses on offer and the benefits of studying online with RGU:
Learning Methods
This module is delivered entirely online, using the University’s virtual learning environment, Moodle, offering a dynamic and engaging learning experience. Students will benefit from a variety of teaching methods, including keynote lectures that provide expert insights into leadership and change management. Interactive seminars and workshops will encourage critical thinking and the application of theory to practice. Group discussions and collaborative tasks will foster peer learning, allowing students to explore real-world challenges and develop problem-solving skills.
The flexible online format ensures accessibility, enabling students to engage with course materials at their own pace while participating in live sessions designed to enhance understanding and practical application.
Independent Study
Independent learning encourages students to take responsibility for their studies by engaging with recommended reading and resources. Students are expected to plan and manage their personal study schedules effectively, balancing academic and work commitments to enhance their understanding and skills.
It is expected that you will spend a minimum of 150 hours study over the 7 weeks of the module, including the preparation and submission of your written assessment. Your academic tutor will be there to support you through the module.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed via written coursework assignments.
Staff delivering on this course
Teaching will be led by industry experts, guest lecturers, and experienced staff actively engaged in research or live industry projects. This approach ensures that learning is informed by the latest developments, real-world applications, and cutting-edge research. Students will benefit from insights, practical knowledge, and expertise directly relevant to their field.
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There are no prerequisites for this course.
Academic Year 2024/2025
Fee-waiver places
If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place, meaning you can study for free.
To meet the requirements to be allocated a funded place, applicants must meet the criteria to be assessed as "Home" for the purposes of fees. Find out more about the Fee Status and the Scottish Government regulations that we use to make our assessment:
Eligibility is assessed on application and further evidence may be required.
All other applicants
Applicants who are not eligible for a fee-waiver place can pay to study the course - £500 for the entire course
Additional Costs
Some other costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes, course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information:
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