Introduction

This course explores the complex dynamics of integrating AI into healthcare professions education. It provides educators with practical strategies to integrate AI tools into their workflow and prepare future healthcare professionals to operate in AI-enhanced clinical settings. It introduces prompting techniques for large language models and explores various ethical and legal considerations when using these models. It then examines a range of AI applications in educational settings to support learning, from creating case studies, quizzes, and lecture materials to designing assessments and providing feedback.

It's important to note that AI models are constantly being updated. The information on specific AI models presented in this course is accurate as of August 2025. While the course themes remain relevant, the features of each model will continue to evolve.

Learning outcomes

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

• identify an effective approach to prompting for generative AI, considering additional tools and settings for different AI models
• discuss key legal, ethical and data security considerations when using AI in education settings
• describe a range of methods to support student learning with AI, including content creation (e.g., lecture materials, quizzes, case studies), authentic assessment design and personalised feedback

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 2.5-3 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 2.7 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

Michael Rowe: 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.