"ai4health"-Development and Conception of a Learning Programme in Higher and Continuing Education on the Fundamentals, Applications and Perspectives of AI in Healthcare

Abstract

AI applications play an increasingly important role in all areas of healthcare. Therefore, a basic understanding of AI technology for health professionals seems necessary. However, to date there is no learning programme in Germany that includes technological basics, applications, and perspectives of AI in healthcare for interdisciplinary health professions. The ai4health project investigates which basic knowledge and competences health professionals need to acquire for an informed handling of AI applications in healthcare, and what the appropriate didactic approach is. Through the qualitative research by interviews and a workshop, six relevant areas of competences were identified. The two most important areas are ELSA and relevant AI applications. Explainability was also highlighted as an important point. The implementation of the topics in a blended learning course for interdisciplinary health professionals and educators in the healthcare sector is now planned.