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Overview
This Social Media in Healthcare - Opportunities and Challenges at Taipei Medical University by FutureLearn for anyone who is looking into the opportunities and challenges of using social media in healthcare, including as a mass communication tool during infectious disease epidemics.
Key facts
- Social media has emerged as a new channel for both seeking information, and for creating and exchanging user-generated content among peers.
- But as the amount of information being uploaded to social networks such as Facebook, Whatsapp or YouTube continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern reliable health information from misleading content.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...- Describe what social media is in the context of healthcare.
- Interpret what is good or bad through social media.
- Reflect on the patient's role in modern healthcare ecosystems.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Social media generated big data
- Gamification and social media for health behavior change
- Social media and health communication crisis
- Use of social media by hospitals and health authorities
- What can patients do for themselves via social media?
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
- 2 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Sciences Digital Media View 18 other Short Courses in Digital Media in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course provides practical guidance to healthcare providers, patients and researchers. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in public health, and using information technology for improving health quality and patients’ safety.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents94 EUR / full≈ 94 EUR / full
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