Course Description

This course is designed to provide an introductory overview of telehealth terminology, technologies, requirements, infrastructure for various telehealth platforms, and considerations that impact telehealth. It is a foundation level course and is recommended to be taken prior to attempting other telehealth courses.

Course Highlights:

1. An introduction to telehealth terminology
2. Identification of basic requirements for telehealth delivery
3. Basic understanding of various telehealth platforms
4. Awareness of telehealth benefits
5. Identification of factors that influence telehealth
6. Building blocks for a telehealth program

Learning Objectives:

1. Define essential terminology related to telehealth
2. Name factors that have influenced telehealth adoption
3. Discuss current and future case types for telehealth use
4. Describe delivery methods of telehealth and their use
5. Examine the benefits of telehealth
6. Discuss telehealth program building blocks