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Overview

Advanced study of the role of deep technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology to improve health services and patient outcomes.

About this paper

Paper title Emerging Technologies in Digital Health
Subject Digital Health
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,743.38
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
DIGH 701, DIGH 703
Contact

Dr Steve Gallagher
digitalhealth@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Brendon Woodford
Dr Steve Gallagher

Teaching Arrangements

This Distance Learning paper is taught remotely.

Textbooks

To be advised.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the challenges and possibilities of emerging digital health technologies such as telemedicine, remote monitoring, robotics and AI for patients, service providers, clinicians and policy makers
  2. Appraise emerging digital health technologies used to assess health care needs and their use in promoting health and wellbeing
  3. Critically evaluate the design or delivery of a range of emerging digital health technologies or services

Overview

Advanced study of the role of deep technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and biotechnology to improve health services and patient outcomes.

About this paper

Paper title Emerging Technologies in Digital Health
Subject Digital Health
EFTS 0.1250
Points 15 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Prerequisite
DIGH 701, DIGH 703
Contact

Dr Steve Gallagher
digitalhealth@otago.ac.nz

Teaching staff

Dr Brendon Woodford
Dr Steve Gallagher

Teaching Arrangements

This distance learning paper is delivered fully online, with regular live sessions that are recorded and available on demand through our learning platform. Flexible by design, it fits around your professional commitments - while still offering plenty of opportunity for group discussion and collaboration, both in live classes and online. Classes will be held in the early evening on Tuesdays.

Textbooks

To be advised.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Global perspective, Lifelong learning, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the challenges and possibilities of emerging digital health technologies such as telemedicine, remote monitoring, robotics and AI for patients, service providers, clinicians and policy makers
  2. Appraise emerging digital health technologies used to assess health care needs and their use in promoting health and wellbeing
  3. Critically evaluate the design or delivery of a range of emerging digital health technologies or services
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