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There are 4 modules in this course
Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals is a beginner-friendly course that introduces you to Azure services specifically relevant to healthcare applications, including compute, storage, and AI services. You'll learn healthcare data requirements, explore Azure's health-specific tools, and understand cloud architecture for medical environments. Through hands-on labs, you'll deploy basic Azure resources, configure security settings, and work with healthcare data scenarios. It is perfect for healthcare professionals transitioning to technology roles or IT professionals entering the healthcare sector. You can build foundational knowledge for Azure certifications while gaining practical skills in cloud computing for healthcare.
This foundational module introduces learners to the core components of Microsoft's healthcare technology ecosystem. Students explore Azure AI architecture and services specifically designed for healthcare applications, examine the comprehensive Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare platform, and learn how these technologies integrate to create seamless healthcare solutions. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, learners develop essential knowledge of Azure AI capabilities and cloud-based healthcare tools that serve as the building blocks for digital health transformation.
What's included
6 videos3 readings7 assignments
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6 videos•Total 19 minutes
Why Azure AI Transforms Healthcare•3 minutes
Navigating the Azure AI Service Catalog•5 minutes
The Promise of Integrated Healthcare Cloud•3 minutes
Exploring Cloud for Healthcare Demo Environment•3 minutes
Integration Success Example•3 minutes
Building an Integrated Healthcare Workflow•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Azure AI Services for Healthcare Organizations•15 minutes
Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare Core Modules•15 minutes
Cloud for Healthcare Components Assessment•10 minutes
Healthcare Cloud Feature Mapping•45 minutes
Integration Concepts Evaluation•10 minutes
Integration Scenario Design•90 minutes
Azure AI and Cloud Healthcare Foundations•30 minutes
Healthcare Technology Tools and Generative AI
Module 2•6 hours to complete
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This module provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft's healthcare technology stack and the emerging role of generative artificial intelligence in clinical settings. Students explore specialized healthcare tools including Dragon Medical One, Azure Speech Services, and Azure Bot Service, learning to match appropriate technologies to specific healthcare workflows. The module also covers generative AI fundamentals, applications in healthcare, and critical considerations for responsible implementation, enabling learners to make informed technology selection decisions for diverse healthcare environments.
Healthcare Technology Tools and Generative AI•30 minutes
Responsible AI and Digital Transformation
Module 3•7 hours to complete
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This critical module focuses on the ethical implementation of AI technologies in healthcare settings and the strategic management of digital transformation initiatives. Students learn Microsoft's Responsible AI framework and its specific applications to healthcare scenarios, exploring principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in clinical AI systems. The module also covers digital transformation strategies, change management approaches, and governance frameworks necessary for successful AI adoption while maintaining ethical standards and regulatory compliance in healthcare organizations.
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6 videos3 readings7 assignments
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6 videos•Total 18 minutes
When AI Ethics Saves Lives•3 minutes
Using Azure Responsible AI Dashboard•4 minutes
From Paper to Predictive•2 minutes
Mapping the Digital Journey•3 minutes
Ethics in Action•3 minutes
Building an AI Ethics Review Process•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Microsoft's Six Principles of Responsible AI in Healthcare•15 minutes
Healthcare Digital Transformation Roadmap•15 minutes
Operationalizing Ethical AI in Healthcare•15 minutes
7 assignments•Total 330 minutes
Responsible AI Framework Mastery•10 minutes
Responsible AI Principle Application•90 minutes
Digital Adoption Readiness•10 minutes
Digital Transformation Roadmap Design•90 minutes
Ethical Implementation Scenarios•10 minutes
Ethical AI Implementation Checklist•90 minutes
Responsible AI and Digital Transformation•30 minutes
Patient Engagement and Team Collaboration
Module 4•8 hours to complete
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This module explores how digital technologies enhance patient engagement and facilitate collaborative care delivery in modern healthcare settings. Students learn to design patient-centered digital engagement strategies using tools like patient portals, chatbots, and mobile applications while considering accessibility and health literacy requirements. The module also covers care team collaboration technologies, including Microsoft Teams for Healthcare and shared digital environments, enabling learners to create communication frameworks that break down silos and improve care coordination across interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
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6 videos3 readings8 assignments
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6 videos•Total 21 minutes
Empowering Patients Through Technology•2 minutes
Creating Patient Engagement Workflows•4 minutes
Breaking Down Silos, Building Better Care•3 minutes
Configuring Collaborative Care Environments•5 minutes
Speaking Everyone's Language•3 minutes
Presenting AI Solutions to Stakeholders•4 minutes
3 readings•Total 45 minutes
Digital Patient Engagement Strategies•15 minutes
Healthcare Team Collaboration Technologies•15 minutes
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Is Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals good for beginners with no cloud experience?
Yes, this course is specifically designed for complete beginners. You'll learn Azure basics through healthcare-focused examples and hands-on practice, with no prior cloud computing knowledge required.
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