Brief Introduction
Learn how design thinking can be applied in health and social care settings to drive innovation and approach challenges.Course Summary
Learn how to apply design thinking to improve health and social care services. Explore the challenges faced by health and social care providers in delivering services and how design thinking can help address them.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles and benefits of design thinking in health and social care
- Learn how to apply design thinking to real-world health and social care challenges
- Collaborate with others to develop and test solutions using design thinking methodologies
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Apply design thinking methodologies to real-world health and social care challenges
- Develop and test solutions in collaboration with others
- Understand the benefits of user-centered design in healthcare and social care
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior experience or knowledge is required
- Basic understanding of health and social care services is helpful
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Design Thinking: Ideation, Iteration and Communication
- Designing for Innovation
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Director of JeffDESIGN
- Senior Curator of Contemporary Design at Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is for healthcare and social care professionals, who are interested in making positive change. The course is ideal for both clinical and non-clinical staff and features methods and tools that can be applied by managers, consultants, nurses, allied health professionals, and community care staff.
Knowledge
- Core principles of design thinking (user-centred design, visualisation, iteration and collaboration)The design process, from understanding and reframing a problem, through testing and rapid prototyping, to launching a minimum viable product/service and continuous optimisationIntroduction to key design methods and how to apply themLearning and discussion about design thinking as a highly relevant tool for problem solving in healthcareAnalysis of recent case studies in a range of health and social care settingsRegular opportunities for discussion of how design methods could be applied in learners’ working environments
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the power of design thinking in healthcare and social care. This course has received positive reviews from learners who found it informative and practical. Many users appreciated the real-world examples and the interactive nature of the course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Real-world examplesPros from User Reviews
- Interactive and engaging course
- Practical approach to design thinking
- Real-world examples provided throughout the course
- Suitable for beginners and professionals alike
Cons from User Reviews
- Lack of in-depth coverage on certain topics
- Some technical issues reported by users
- Not enough emphasis on the social care aspect
- Course content may not be relevant for certain healthcare professions
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