Introduction

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems is reshaping professional practice, presenting unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges. This presentation examines cognitive health systems, levels of AI autonomy in clinical settings, and emerging multi-agent cooperative systems. Michael briefly discusses some ethical considerations, AI literacy, scalability, and regulatory challenges. Discover how these developments may transform rehabilitation practice and learn strategies for professionals to adapt to an AI-augmented healthcare environment. This discussion aims to provide a balanced view of AI's potential, encouraging critical thinking about our collective responsibility in shaping the future of healthcare. This webinar builds on the knowledge gained in the previous MOOC AI Masterclasses.

Learning outcomes

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

• explore the potential opportunities and challenges of AI integration in health systems
• identify the role of healthcare professionals in an AI-augmented healthcare environment, emphasising the balance between technological advancement and human expertise
• describe key insights and strategies for proactively engaging with AI technologies to enhance patient care and professional development

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, 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 1-1.5 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 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.