The Use of Social Media in Healthcare

Name: The Use of Social Media in Healthcare
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3 (45 reviews)

Develop an understanding of social media's role in providing better healthcare in this free online course on Alison.

Certificate

Published by

Saved For Later

Confident you have the skills to certify without completing the course content?

Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

Discuss the origins of social media and its role in the modern-day world as an agent for better communication
Define the terms ‘e-Health’ and ‘big data’ along with their role in improving the quality of the information provided to healthcare providers
Describe the term ‘medical social media’ along with the people, sublanguage and media platforms that it encapsulates
Examine the role social media can play in promoting a better relationship between patients and healthcare providers
Analyse the function of games and how they can be utilised for behavioural change in providing quality healthcare
Identify some of the ethical and legal issues that can be encountered while using social media for healthcare purposes

Published by

Positive learner ratings

Learners Courses

Earn credentials that matter: Anyone can say they’re learning. A CPD-accredited Alison Certificate proves you followed through.
Get an edge over others: Add your Certificate to your CV, LinkedIn, and Alison Profile to strengthen job applications and promotion opportunities.
Show you’re serious about growth: A Certificate signals initiative, commitment, and a willingness to keep learning; qualities employers actively look for.