CSD 450: Telehealth 101
The course is designed to equip the learner who is pursuing advanced education in a healthcare field with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to use telehealth, a service delivery model that uses telecommunications technology to connect healthcare providers with the patients, caregivers, and other professionals with whom they serve. The course will describe models of virtual healthcare delivery, basic regulatory statutes and technology requirements, areas of application, and professional issues and trends within the global marketplace. Topics will cover the implementation of virtual care by diverse healthcare providers (e.g., rehabilitation, physician, nursing, pharmacy) to individuals across the lifespan who are in a variety of settings (e.g., schools, homes, hospitals).
Graduate Certificate in Telehealth
Since 2013, we have specialized in the comprehensive development, implementation and evaluation of telehealth models — knowledge that has become even more important over the past year. Do not get left behind. Our certificate programs boasts an education an accredited institution, comprehensive telehealth coursework, interprofessional telehealth education opportunities, and three state-of-the-art telehealth rooms
Cutting-Edge Telehealth Tools in Education
At the 2025 Kentucky Speech-Language Pathology Association (KSHA) Convention, Joneen Lowman, PhD, with contributions from Ella Swafford and Bri Slone, showcased “Innovative Technologies in Telehealth for Speech Language Pathology Education.” Attendees gained hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing telehealth and enhancing the educational preparation of students in speech-language pathology and other health professions. The session highlighted how virtual reality (VR), hologram systems, and emerging peripheral devices are advancing telehealth practice and clinical training, while also demonstrating the innovative equipment available in the College of Health Sciences to support students preparing for careers as future clinicians and healthcare professionals.
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