Discover how the cloud supports modern healthcare

Explore how cloud technologies support modern healthcare by examining secure infrastructure, collaboration, business continuity, data protection, regulatory compliance, and scalable innovation that help healthcare organisations improve clinical practice and patient care.

Apply cloud concepts to healthcare challenges

Discover how secure cloud solutions, business continuity, data protection, compliance, and innovation strategies support healthcare organisations in delivering personalised care, managing health at scale, and improving patient outcomes.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
Introduction to the Cloud for Clinicians
- Introduction to the Cloud for Clinicians
  In this activity, you will learn how cloud technology benefits clinicians by cutting administrative overhead, ensuring business continuity, protecting sensitive data, driving innovation, and meeting healthcare regulations.

When would you like to start?

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Understand the general value of the cloud for clinicians
Understand how the cloud can reduce administrative overhead
Understand how the cloud maintains business continuity
Understand how the cloud protects confidential information
Understand how the cloud can help clinicians meet stringent regulatory and compliance standards
Understand how cloud technologies can help drive innovation in healthcare

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for Individuals in the Healthcare and Life Sciences (HCLS) industry

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

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