Description
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare. To keep up with the fast pace of technological change, health professionals must be equipped with an understanding of the “what,” “how,” and “why” of AI.
This AI Foundations for Healthcare Professionals Certificate is designed to help you use AI responsibly in your healthcare setting. You will be exposed to key AI concepts and their relevance in healthcare, as well as the ethical and legal implications. You will also learn how AI can be applied to address the social determinants of health (SDOH), improving individual and population health. Through interactive lessons, you will build the necessary framework for responsible AI implementation. Activities include exercises in prompting AI tools, discussing AI with patients, researching laws and regulations, and navigating real-world scenarios. Overall, you will gain the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of AI, from foundational concepts to practical applications in addressing SDOH.
What You Will Learn
Upon successful completion of this professional certificate, you will be able to:
- Understand basic concepts and terminology related to AI
- Analyze AI applications specific to healthcare
- Apply AI tools to examine social determinants of health affecting health outcomes
- Use AI prompting skills to advance healthcare practice
- Apply legal and ethical frameworks to the practice of using AI in healthcare
Refund Policy
You will have seven days to request a full refund after purchase. No hidden fees. All books and materials are included with purchase.
Accreditation Statement
Walden University is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development through the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Provider Unit P0469.
Credit Designation Statement
Walden University designates this enduring material course for 14 contact hours.
Criteria for Obtaining Contact Hours
This micro-course content includes overviews and descriptions, engagement activities, resources, and assessments. To claim credit, the nurse learner must complete a minimum of 80% of the course content and pass each module assessment (70% or higher). Steps to claim credit:
- Read a minimum of 80% of the content,
- Complete all activities,
- Correctly answer at least 70% of the assessment quiz items,
- Complete the end of course evaluation, and
- Download and print or save your contact hour certificate.
Disclosure Statement
The planners and content authors of this nursing continuing professional development activity disclose that there are no relevant financial relationships (those held by the planner or significant other, currently or within the last 12 months) with commercial interests.
While professional development activities offered by an American Nurses Credentialing Center Provider Unit typically satisfy the requirements of most states, Walden University recommends that participants ensure that the content offered meets their individual requirements. To the extent that contact hours must be approved within one’s state of residence or licensure, participants should check with their state board of nursing before enrolling in any professional development activity. The state board of nursing determines the number and type of contact hours that can be claimed for professional development activities.
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