General Objectives of the Course

Empower professionals to understand, evaluate, and participate in an informed
manner in the digital transformation of healthcare services, integrating systems, processes, governance,information security, and artificial intelligence, with a direct impact on clinical and organisational practice.

Admission Requirements

Degree or relevant professional experience in the fields of health, management, information technology or related areas. Aimed at health professionals, managers, technicians and decision-makers.

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

E-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Qualitative Evaluation: Approved/Not Reproved.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Interpret the main digital systems used in healthcare and their impact on workflows. Identify critical success factors in digital transformation and change management.
Recognise operational and integration issues relevant to clinical practice. Apply basic principles of digital governance, maturity and risk. Understand the fundamentals of information security and operational continuity. Assess opportunities and risks of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. Relate technology, processes
and clinical operations in a critical and informed manner.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra