Online Course: Introduction to Telehealth
An introduction to the use of digital communication technology in physiotherapy practice
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Presented by:
Michelle Cottrell
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with a PhD from the University of Queensland
Trevor Russell
Director of RECOVER Injury Research Centre, co-director of the Centre for Research in Telerehabilitation.
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Introduction
Telehealth is rapidly expanding as a method of healthcare delivery. While it offers many benefits for patients and practitioners, there are various ethical, legal and practical issues that health professionals must consider before engaging in telehealth. This course will introduce telehealth and these related issues.
Aims
This course aims to introduce telehealth and discuss its strengths and weaknesses as a mode of healthcare delivery.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, forum posts and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Videos
- Reading Activities
- Quiz
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.