Engaging Technology

This module will provide you with the opportunity to critically explore the concepts and developments of health and social care practice involving technology based assistive devices (Telehealth (TH), Telecare (TC) and Telemedicine (TM)).The module will focus on theoretical, organisational, ethical and research perspectives in relation to tele-assistive devices. It will enable you to evaluate the use of technology in the delivery of health and social care services and appraise whether these technologies represent an effective choice for individuals seeking to maintain or improve their health and well-being. The module will critically question whether  technology can play a role in enabling people with disabilities or long term conditions to care for themselves or  support  service users' carers. Course Information Start DateCostCourse CodeApply Tuesday 9 May 2017 Home/EU - £1000 APM017 Apply Now For additional dates please register your interest Home / EU - £1,000 APM017 Register Interest Eligibility Non EEA students can only apply as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone module.A current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body or equivalentAt least one years' relevant clinical experience as a health or social care practitionerA satisfactory academic reference and a satisfactory clinical reference. English Requirements For those students whose first language is not English, the following qualification is also required:IELTS: 7.0Please note that due to changes in the UKVI's list of SELTs we are no longer able to accept TOEFL as evidence of English language for students who require a CAS as of April 2014.