Key Information

• Dates: According to each scheduled training programme
• Duration: 4 training hours
• Delivery Mode: Live online participation
• Certification: Certificate of Attendance

Programme Description

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare sector, advances in medical science and the development of innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods have significantly accelerated the adoption of digital technologies and digital health services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of remote healthcare services through telemedicine systems increased dramatically, highlighting their essential role in healthcare delivery.

Telemedicine utilizes telecommunications and information technologies to provide remote consultation, monitoring, diagnosis support, and healthcare services. Its continued development, together with the epidemiological, social, and economic changes of recent years, has made telemedicine a key driver in improving access to healthcare services for citizens.

This programme provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and operational framework of telemedicine services, including the regulatory environment, international standards, ethical considerations, and organizational requirements necessary for their safe and effective implementation by healthcare professionals.

Added Value for Participants

Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the organizational, technical, regulatory, and ethical requirements governing telemedicine services, enabling them to contribute effectively to the design, implementation, and delivery of digital healthcare services within their organizations.

Training Modules

• Introduction to Telemedicine Services: medical interaction platforms, telemedicine infrastructures and systems, Ambient Assisted Living (AAL), teletherapy, remote patient monitoring, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), digital health, Big Data, and cross-border healthcare.

• European Code of Practice for Telehealth and Telemedicine Services: objectives, structure, content, and the Code of Ethics for Healthcare Providers.

• International Standards for Telecommunication and Telemedicine Services: telemedicine standards, remote patient monitoring, benefits and risks of teleconsultation, professional liability, information security, traceability, transparency, roles and responsibilities, and standardized operational procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal and regulatory framework governing telemedicine.

• Recognize the quality, patient safety, and ethical requirements applicable to telehealth services.

• Evaluate the opportunities and limitations of digital health services.

• Support the safe implementation of telemedicine services within their healthcare organizations.

Target Audience

• Physicians

• Nurses

• Healthcare Professionals

• Digital Health Professionals and Managers

• Students of Health Sciences

• Professionals with relevant experience

Expression of Interest

Complete the expression of interest form to receive information about upcoming programme dates and future training opportunities.