Medical AI Essentials for Healthcare Professionals

Medical AI Essentials for Healthcare Professionals - Worth 2 CPD Points. Cost FREE

This foundational module provides an understanding of the conceptual and practical origins of medical AI (artificial intelligence) and its exciting real-world applications in the clinical setting. It covers the following topics:

The History and Evolution of AI: Explore the journey from symbolic AI to neural networks, including significant breakthroughs such as IBM's Deep Blue, AlphaGo, and GPT-4.

Principles of AI Creation: Gain insights into the data requirements, algorithms, and human inputs that shape AI systems.

Identifying Clinical Problems: Learn how to accurately define the problems that AI can solve—those where AI can genuinely add value for healthcare professionals and patients.

Design Thinking in AI: Understand the clinical contexts, stakeholder perspectives, ethical considerations, and data sources necessary for ensuring meaningful and safe AI development.

Why it Matters:

This module encourages and empowers clinicians to participate actively in AI innovation, shaping the use of AI rather than merely responding to it. By establishing a solid foundation, we can ensure that AI solutions are aligned with real patient needs and clinical workflows.

CPD Awarded:

2 credits, with approximately 2 hours required to complete the module plus exam time.

Price:

Free