About the Course
Introduction to Social Media for Health is the most practical and healthcare worker oriented course out there. The practice of medicine is changing  due to the advent of technology and recently social media. The use of social media by healthcare practitioners and organizations is beginning to take root as the benefits are very becoming very obvious.
The social media space as it pertains to health can be tricky and slippery slope. Introduction to Social Media For Health is a complete practical guide into the world of social media for healthcare workers.
The purpose of this course is to get you from zero and help you become very knowledgeable about how social media for healthcare works.
What you will learn
- The different types of social media
- How to identify the what social media platform to use.
- How to use social media as a person or organization
- The benefits of social media in health
Who is this course for ?
- Medical doctors
- Healthcare managers
- Nurses
- Pharmacists
- Medical Laboratory scientists
- Physiotherapists
- Medical Students
- Nursing students
- Pharmacy students.
- All Healthcare professionals
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Curriculum
- 7 Sections
- 18 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- IntroductionThis section gives us a broad overview of how the internet and technology has revolutionized our way of life including communication. We also get to see some of the uses of social media in health and its numerous potentials.3
- Module 1 - What is Social Media?In this section, we explore the broadness of social media, its huge numbers and limitless possibilities to you and your organization.4
- 3.1Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: What is Social Media ?9 Minutes
- 3.2What is Social Media : Exercise 110 Minutes
- 3.3What is Social Media: Quiz10 Minutes4 Questions
- 3.4Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: What is Social Media Audio Transcript3 Minutes
- Module 2-Types of Social Media.This section discusses social media in detail and gives a very concise classification of social media with important examples.4
- 4.1Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: Types of Social Media16 Minutes
- 4.2Types of Social Media : Exercise 210 Minutes
- 4.3Types of Social Media : Quiz10 Minutes4 Questions
- 4.4Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: Types of Social Media Audio Transcript3 Minutes
- Module 3- Core Healthcare Based Social Media Platforms.Healthcare workers might be too busy for traditional media but not for platforms that are useful to them in their line of work. We explore the various social media platforms built exclusively for healthcare professionals and students.4
- 5.1Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: Core Healthcare Based Social Media Platforms.18 Minutes
- 5.2Core Healthcare Based Social Media Platforms : Exercise 310 Minutes
- 5.3Core Healthcare Based Social Media Platforms: Quiz10 Minutes4 Questions
- 5.4Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: Core Healthcare Based Social Media Platforms Audio Transcript.3 Minutes
- Module 4- Use of Social Media in Health.This module shares in great detail the various ways that social media can be harnessed for use in the healthcare space without breaking professional codes and ethics.4
- 6.1Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: Use of Social Media in Health.23 Minutes
- 6.2Use of Social Media in Health : Exercise 410 Minutes
- 6.3Use of Social Media in Health: Quiz10 Minutes4 Questions
- 6.4Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: Use of Social Media in Health Audio Transcript3 Minutes
- Module 5- How to Use Social Media for HealthUsing social media for health requires some level of tact, professionalism, discipline and humour. This section shows us how to do just that while still being professional at it.4
- 7.1Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: How to Use Social Media for Health14 Minutes
- 7.2How to Use Social Media for Health : Exercise 510 Minutes
- 7.3How to Use Social Media for Health: Quiz10 Minutes4 Questions
- 7.4Introduction to Social Media for Healthcare Professionals and Students: How to Use Social Media for Health Audio Transcript3 Minutes
- End of Course AssessmentThis assessment is designed to test your basic understanding of the course content.2
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