Introduction to Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Foundational Course

Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare by supporting clinical decision-making, improving operational efficiency, and enabling new approaches to patient care. This course provides a practical introduction to AI concepts, technologies, and applications relevant to today's healthcare environment. Through four focused modules, learners will explore the fundamentals of AI, understand how it is applied across healthcare settings, and discover practical use cases relevant to doctors, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals, hospital administrators, and support staff. The course introduces applications such as AI-assisted diagnostics, predictive analytics, clinical documentation, patient monitoring, research support, and hospital operations. Learners will also examine the limitations of AI, including potential errors, bias, data privacy concerns, and the importance of verifying AI-generated outputs. Emphasis is placed on human oversight, professional judgment, and responsible AI use. Designed as a concise, self-paced learning experience, this course helps healthcare professionals build foundational AI literacy and identify opportunities to use AI effectively and responsibly in their everyday roles.