- This course focuses on how AI is transforming nursing practices, patient care, and support systems in healthcare. Designed for nurses and healthcare support professionals, the course will explore AI tools to improve patient outcomes and care delivery
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Nursing background or healthcare support experience.
- Assessments: Micro Assessment weekly, Full Assessment in the final week.
Week 1 - AI for Patient Assessment and Monitoring
Learning OutcomeUnderstand how AI assists nurses in assessing and monitoring patient conditions
1.1 AI for real-time vital signs monitoring and analysis.1.2 AI-driven tools for early detection of health deterioration.
1.3 AI models for patient risk stratification.
Practical Component
Build an AI-powered monitoring system to track patient health metrics.
Week 2 - AI for Medication Administration and Safety
Learning OutcomeLearn how AI enhances medication management and reduces errors
2.1 AI in medication dosing and prescription error prevention.2.2 Machine learning for drug interaction warnings and safety alerts.
2.3 AI-powered medication reminders for patients.
Practical Component
Implement an AI tool to check for drug interactions and optimize medication schedules
Week 3 - AI for Patient Support and Virtual Assistance
Learning OutcomeExplore AI solutions for virtual nursing assistants and patient support.
3.1 AI-powered virtual assistants for answering patient queries.3.2 AI in providing post-discharge care instructions.
3.3 Using AI to offer emotional support through chatbots.
Practical Component
Create an AI-powered virtual nursing assistant to answer basic patient queries
Week 4 - AI for Preventive Care and Health Education
Learning OutcomeLearn how AI drives preventive care strategies and health education initiatives
4.1 AI for personalized health risk assessments and recommendations.4.2 AI-driven health education content delivery.
4.3 Predictive analytics for preventing common health issues in nursing care.
Practical Component
Develop an AI model to deliver personalized preventive health advice to patients
Week 5 - AI for Clinical Workflow and Efficiency in Nursing
Learning OutcomeUnderstand how AI improves nursing workflows and reduces administrative burdens.
5.1 AI for automating nursing documentation and reports.5.2 AI in patient scheduling and resource allocation.
5.3 AI tools for optimizing nursing staff workload management.
Practical Component
Build an AI solution to optimize nursing staff scheduling and task management
Week 6 - Capstone Project and Assessment
Learning OutcomeImplement AI to address a nursing-related challenge.
6.1 Develop an AI-powered nursing solution (monitoring, medication management, or patient support).6.2 Peer assessment and feedback.
6.3 Final project presentation and evaluation.
Practical Component
Present an AI-based project focused on enhancing nursing practice and patient care