Understanding Innovation in the Healthcare Sciences (FutureLearn)

Understanding Innovation in the Healthcare Sciences (FutureLearn)

What role does innovation play in the healthcare sciences? How can you innovate in your organisation? Find out with this course. The word ‘innovation’ is used a lot in today’s world - but what does it actually mean when it comes to the healthcare sciences? On this course you will attempt to answer that question, learning about the emerging field of ‘improvement science’ and discovering how improvement science methods can help healthcare scientists identify opportunities for innovation.

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You will also learn about the practical side of innovation like creating business cases, project reports and evaluating and disseminating your findings.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...

  • Assess what constitutes an innovation in healthcare science and identify areas for innovation in clinical service.
  • Design an innovation project proposal, including identifying sources of support and communication with stakeholders.
  • Reflect on and then apply the appropriate tools and techniques for project planning.
  • Develop a critical awareness of the steps involved in launching and evaluating an innovation project, including dissemination and communication strategies.
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