The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) today launched the Australian Digital Health Course Directory – a new comprehensive platform designed to help individuals navigate the diverse landscape of digital health education across Australian universities.
This unique directory consolidates information on a wide range of digital health courses to support the continued development of best practice competence and confidence in delivering healthcare using digital technologies and data. It serves as a valuable resource for those in or looking to enter the healthcare sector, seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in this rapidly evolving field.
The platform is the result of a collaborative effort between 37 universities participating in the Australian Council of Senior Academic Leaders in Digital Health (the Council), the Medical Research Future Fund NASCENT project (National infrastructure for real-time clinical AI trials), and the DHCRC. Together, these partners aim to strengthen digital health and artificial intelligence (AI) workforce capability and capacity across the health, information technology (IT), and computer science workforces.
Professor Clair Sullivan, Inaugural Council Chair and Director of the Queensland Digital Health Centre at the University of Queensland, said: “This new platform is a significant step forward in building a skilled and confident digital health workforce across Australia.
“By providing clear pathways for education and professional development, we can better equip our healthcare system to harness innovative technologies and improve patient outcomes.”
Annette Schmiede, CEO of the Digital Health CRC, said: “The Australian Digital Health Course Directory represents a milestone in our journey towards a digitally empowered healthcare sector.
“People are the drivers of digital transformation, and the directory offers accessible, curated educational opportunities for a diverse range of learners to support their skills uplift and the digital enablement of healthcare.”
This new platform allows healthcare professionals, students, executives and technology leaders to easily search and compare courses from leading Australian universities, identify programs aligned with their career aspirations, explore topics across the digital health “domains of expertise” as per the Australian Digital Health Workforce Capability Framework, and stay informed about new and upcoming learning opportunities.
