eHealth: WearablesLaajuus (1 cr)

Objective

The primary aim of the course is to become acquainted with, and critically examine Wearables from a perspective used within the field of health and welfare.Learning outcomes:You are able to reflect on, discuss, and critically analyze the impact and influence of Wearables on your own profession, as well as the health and welfare sector in general. This will involve developing a thoughtful and critical attitude regarding different issues and aspects regarding Wearables.You gain basic knowledge of Wearables, enabling you to describe the challenges it presents, as well as the future opportunities that it offers to health and welfare sectors.SDG's in focus:#3 Good health and well-being#4 Quality education#5 Gender equality#11 Sustainable cities and communities

Content

This course introduces Wearables in health and welfare, focusing on their impact, challenges, and future potential. As a student You develop a critical perspective on their use while gaining fundamental knowledge of their role in advancing sustainable and inclusive healthcare solutions.The course is entirely Online.Course structure:Tasks:- Quiz I – based on the video- Quiz II – based on article 1- Quiz III – based on article 2- Reflective essay

Qualifications

No compulsory prerequisites.

Further information

This is one of the courses in the eHealth online course package of 10 credits. There is an opportunity to take anything between 1-10 credits.Each course is structured according to the same structure as this course, where the work effort for 1 credit (one course = 1 credit = 27 hours of workload.