In order to optimize the telemedicine experience, we need to consider the technology and the human part of the human-technology interface equation. When designing a facility for telemedicine, there are several things to consider from a human factors point of view. This goes far beyond simple user satisfaction. This course explores some aspects of how to optimize the telehealth environment and how to assess the quality of the encounter by focusing on the human-technology system interaction and integration within the broader healthcare enterprise.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the impact of the role of human factors in the design of a telemedicine room, explore where to go for resources about human factors in telehealth.
- Investigate how simple variables such as eye contact require attention during a telemedicine encounter.
- Set up and configure lighting for telehealth visits, examine basic approaches to ergonomic assessments.
This is a non-interactive self-study course.
From the time of registration, you have six months to access the coursework.
Elizabeth Krupinski, PhD is Professor and Vice-Chair for Research at Emory University in the Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences and subject matter expert for the Emory Telehealth Program. She received her BA from Cornell, MA from Montclair State and PhD from Temple, all in Experimental Psychology. Dr. Krupinski’s interests are in medical image perception, observer performance, decision making, and human factors. She is Associate Director of Evaluation for the Arizona Telemedicine Program and co-Director of the Southwest Telehealth Resource Center.
Credit Hours:
This course consists of 1 credit hour.
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To receive your certificate of completion you must complete the course in its entirety.
To complete an Online Self Study Course, one must register, log in, select the My Courses option from the menu items, click the Course Title, complete all of the modules, complete and pass the post-test(s), and complete the course evaluation.
Psychologists and other professionals seeking CE credit through our approval with the American Psychological Association are asked but not required to complete the course evaluation before obtaining their certificate of completion, however passing a post-test for online self-study courses, and submitting one's attendance for live on-site and live webinars is required.
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Participants may request a printed version of their certificate of completion to be delivered by mail. A shipping/handling fee of $6.95 will be charged per request. Shipping internationally may require an additional charge.
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This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
Teaching methods for this course includes recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation.
This course was recorded 5/19/2020
