| Patient experience |
| Integrating digital health technologies into care |
Practical simulations, case studies, and reflective assignments around patient management, communication, and decision-making, ethical, privacy, and interoperability concerns. |
| Applying and understanding user-centered design |
Project-based evaluations to design, test, and refine digital health solutions based on patient needs, usability, and accessibility. |
| Patient-centered digital literacy and virtual care skills |
Role play scenarios and patient simulations to communicate via digital platform and ensure patients can navigate virtual care services. |
| Ethical practice |
Case-based discussions, ethical dilemma scenarios, and reflective essays around privacy, data security, informed consent, and responsible use of technology. |
| Communication skills |
Virtual patient consultations and collaborative team simulations to explain digital health tools, address patient concerns, and facilitate effective communication through digital platforms. |
| Genomics competencies |
Case studies, quizzes, or practical exercises to interpret genetic data, apply genomic information in clinical decision-making, and use digital tools for personalized patient care. |
| Provider experience |
| Interoperability principles |
Scenario-based assignments and systems integration projects to navigate and connect various digital health platforms, ensuring seamless data exchange and collaboration across health care settings. |
| User-centered design and workflow optimization |
Hands-on projects to design digital health solutions that prioritize user experience, streamline clinical processes, and demonstrate the ability to enhance efficiency and usability within health care environments. |
| Critical thinking and evaluation |
Analytical case studies to critically assess the effectiveness of digital health tools, identify potential areas for improvement, and evaluate their impact on patient care and health care workflows. |
| Clinical decision support and evidence-based practice |
Simulations and practical examinations to use digital tools to make data-driven decisions, incorporate the latest clinical guidelines, and evaluate the outcomes of their decisions in patient care scenarios. |
| Reduced cost |
| Efficient use of digital health technologies |
Real-world simulations and timed exercises to quickly and accurately navigate digital health systems, manage patient data, and complete tasks with minimal errors and maximum efficiency. |
| Cybersecurity, privacy, and ethical use of digital health technologies |
Written examinations, case studies, and scenario-based discussions to test knowledge of data protection laws, ethical guidelines, and strategies for safeguarding patient information in digital health environments. |
| Digital health ecosystems and interoperability |
Group projects to analyze and design solutions that demonstrate how different digital health platforms work together. |
| Data analysis |
Data-driven case studies and analytical projects to interpret health care data, identify trends, and make recommendations. |
| Population health |
| Data management and analysis |
Projects to analyze large data sets to identify trends and evaluate strategies. |
| Adaptability to emerging technologies |
Hands-on exercises and simulations to learn and integrate new tools into clinical practice. |
| Leadership, change management, and project management skills |
Team-based projects to plan, execute, and evaluate implementation of digital health solutions. |
| Health equity |
| Addressing digital health disparities |
Case studies and community-based projects to identify barriers to digital health access, propose strategies for increasing inclusivity, and evaluate the impact of their solutions on underserved populations. |
| Health data access |
Practical exercises and written assignments to analyze the ethical, legal, and technical aspects of accessing and sharing health data, ensuring compliance with regulations while considering patient privacy and data security. |
| Indigenous data sovereignty |
Case studies and reflective essays that analyze the importance of respecting Indigenous peoples’ control over their health data, explore ethical considerations, and demonstrate how to apply culturally appropriate practices in digital health. |
| Health literacy and patient education |
Role-playing exercises and patient simulation scenarios to effectively communicate digital health information, assess patient comprehension, and tailor education to diverse literacy levels and needs. |
