NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has launched a new online course to help staff use technology to support people to live longer, healthier lives.

The Using Technology Enabled Care in Practice course follows on from the first e-learning module, Introduction to Technology Enabled Care, and are both available on the health and social care Turas Learn platform.

A suite of short e-learning modules to support the use of technology enabled care (TEC) is offered by the new programme, including two confidence-rating activities and four condensed learning sections focused on single topics, including the types of TEC available in health and care, and the legislation guiding its use.

In developing the resources, NES led a series of focus groups with representation from healthcare, social care, housing, academia and the Scottish Social Services Council.

Pamela Dimberline, Specialist Lead in Digital Health & Care with NES, said: “This latest learning programme offers learners a more in-depth look at applying Technology Enabled Care in health and care.

“Workforce education around TEC is one of the key ambitions of Scotland’s National Digital Health and Care Strategy.

“Staff equipped with the right knowledge, digital skills and understanding can support people to live longer, healthier lives using technology to improve their health and wellbeing.”

“Since we launched Introduction to Technology Enabled Care three years ago, over 1500 people have accessed the module.”

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