Introduction

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into rehabilitation and clinical practice presents both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges that will reshape the future of our profession. Concerns about new technologies coming between the clinician and patient are increasingly relevant. These changes highlight a need for current and ongoing conversations and education for healthcare providers on the potential uses and benefits of AI in clinical practice.

This course explores the evolving relationship between generative AI, the human clinician, and the patient. The discussion includes an exploration of the ethical and professional challenges of integrating AI into healthcare, as well as the AI educational requirements for new and currently practising rehabilitation professionals.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• assess the implications, clinician concerns and potential benefits of AI-human collaboration in rehabilitation practice, considering the need for developing new skills to effectively manage the human-AI interface in clinical settings
• discuss the potential shifts in patient-clinician dynamics resulting from AI integration, including changes in communication patterns, empathy perception, and the role of AI in patient education and support

Target audience

This course is aimed at rehabilitation professionals, students and assistants including but not limited to Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Doctors, Rehabilitation Nurses, Prosthetists, Orthotists, Psychologists, Audiologists, Dietetics, Social Workers. Community Health Workers, Nurses or Medical Doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.5 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.