Social Media And Healthcare

Course overview

Social media has many characteristics and has become part of the very fabric of today’s society. It can be immediate, irreverent, and incredibly powerful. The use of social media in all areas of life, especially health care, is growing exponentially. Used to effectively communicate and connect with other healthcare professionals, the community, and patients, social media also has tremendous risks when not used professionally. Guidelines to ensure its safe and proper use are essential. The outcome of this course is for the learner to provide an overview of social media tools used in healthcare today, as well as provide principles for the effective and professional use of social media.