Course on the basic level deals with the information society by establishing the socio-cultural, political and economic context of information and communication technologies with complex cause and effect associations.

Following themes are especially emphasised:

• concept and key characteristics of information society,
• relationship between technology, social structure and processes,
• the question of technological determinism,
• question of continuity and discontinuity of the information society in relation to an industrial society,
• integration, community, networks, inclusion and exclusion in the information society,
• choice, control, autonomy, planning, guidance and strength at an individual and (sub) system level in the information society,
• de-centred control centers in the information society,
• the relationship between market mechanisms and regulatory strategies,
• review and comparison of different theoretical approaches  to those themes,
• integration of telemedicine in the information society, digital tools for remote healthcare delivery (e.g., video conferencing, patient portals), organisational and
• legal frameworks for teleconsultations, ethical issues and privacy concerns, the impact of digital health on social structures, accessibility and inclusion of diverse groups in digital healthcare

Integration and deployment of telemedicine

Overview of Digital Infrastructure for Telemedicine and Digital Skills: Integration and Deployment of Telemedicine is a comprehensive training course designed to equip healthcare professionals, ICT specialists, and digital health stakeholders with the technical and strategic knowledge required to design, deploy, and manage modern telemedicine systems. The course introduces participants to the fundamental concepts of telemedicine, clarifying the distinctions between telemedicine, telehealth, and telemonitoring, while highlighting their growing importance in contemporary healthcare delivery. Learners explore the essential digital infrastructure underpinning telemedicine services, including high-speed communication networks, cloud computing, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Health Information Exchanges (HIEs), and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) devices. Emphasis is placed on how these components interact to enable secure, scalable, and interoperable digital healthcare ecosystems.

A key focus of the course is security, privacy, and regulatory compliance. Participants gain an understanding of cybersecurity risks in telehealth environments and examine best practices such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and blockchain-based data integrity. The course also addresses major regulatory frameworks, including GDPR, ensuring learners can assess and support compliance in real-world telemedicine deployments. The course further explores the expanding role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in telemedicine. Participants examine AI-powered diagnostics, remote patient monitoring, and clinical decision support systems, as well as emerging medical LLMs such as MedPaLM and Med-Gemini. These technologies are discussed in terms of their impact on patient engagement, clinical workflows, and decision-making.

Through a structured, practice-oriented approach, learners develop the skills needed to deploy, optimize, and evaluate telehealth solutions, ensuring interoperability, usability, and patient-centered design. By the end of the course, participants are prepared to contribute effectively to secure, innovative, and future-ready telemedicine initiatives within evolving digital health ecosystems.

Telemedicinske inicijative i obuka Potreba za obukom i digitalna pismenost

Kolegij Telemedicinske inicijative i obuka – potreba za obukom i digitalna pismenost bavi se globalnim, europskim i nacionalnim inicijativama u području telemedicine te njihovom ulogom u suvremenim zdravstvenim sustavima. Poseban naglasak stavlja se na obrazovne potrebe zdravstvenih i IT stručnjaka te na digitalnu pismenost kao ključni preduvjet uspješne telemedicine. Kroz studije slučaja, simulacije i igranje uloga, polaznici razvijaju vještine telekonzultacija, zaštite osobnih podataka i etičnog korištenja digitalnih zdravstvenih tehnologija u kliničkoj praksi.

Telemedicina: Pravne i regulatorne osnove

Ovaj tečaj istražuje ključne pravne, regulatorne i etičke aspekte telemedicine. Sudionici će razumjeti nacionalne i međunarodne zakonodavne okvire koji reguliraju virtualnu zdravstvenu skrb, identificirati ključne komponente digitalne infrastrukture te ispitati važne tehnologije, uključujući umjetnu inteligenciju, IoT i kibernetičku sigurnost. Kroz interaktivne studije slučaja i praktične scenarije, polaznici će razviti vještine za etično prakticiranje telemedicine, osiguravajući sigurnost pacijenata, profesionalni integritet i usklađenost s regulatornim standardima.

This course explores the role of telemedicine in delivering medical care under wartime and crisis conditions. Participants will learn:

• The fundamental concepts, tasks, and applications of telemedicine in medical institutions and emergency care.

• The benefits, methods, and tools of telemedicine for supporting mental health, with a focus on increasing access to care in conflict-affected regions.

• How to implement digital technologies for effective rehabilitation, reducing disability and improving public health in settings with limited medical resources.

The course equips students and healthcare professionals with knowledge and practical strategies to enhance medical services where traditional care is challenged by war, resource scarcity, or remoteness.

Korisnici će biti informirani o mogućnostima primjene telemedicine u području javnog zdravstva i u području zdravstvenog turizma. Bit će navedeno gdje se telemedicina koristi kao inovativna strategija u sektoru javnog zdravstva i kako telemedicina može učiniti intervencije javnog zdravstva učinkovitijima uz smanjenje troškova. Korisnicima će se objasniti sinergija između telemedicine i zdravstvenog turizma. Navest će se prednosti i poboljšanja koja telemedicina nudi pružateljima usluga u području zdravstvenog turizma. Korisnici će također biti upoznati s mogućim ograničenjima i poteškoćama koje se mogu pojaviti u primjeni telemedicine i u sektoru javnog zdravstva i u sektoru zdravstvenog turizma. Na kraju će se objasniti kako telemedicina može uspješno povezati ova dva sektora - javno zdravstvo i zdravstveni turizam.

Communication of Technological Integration and Innovations: Technological Integration and Soft Skills Development is a multidisciplinary training course designed to support the effective adoption of telemedicine and digital health innovations in modern healthcare settings. The course targets healthcare professionals, biomedical engineers, and digital health stakeholders who play a critical role in bridging technological development with clinical practice and patient-centered care. The course provides a solid foundation in telemedicine concepts and digital infrastructure, introducing participants to core technological components such as sensors, remote patient monitoring systems, mobile health applications, cloud platforms, and electronic health record (EHR) integration. Through practical examples and real-world case studies—such as orthopedic post-surgery monitoring—learners explore how telemedicine solutions are integrated into clinical workflows to enhance continuity of care, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

A distinctive feature of the course is its strong emphasis on communication and soft skills in digital healthcare environments. Participants develop strategies for clear, empathetic, and effective communication with patients, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders. Key topics include patient education, managing privacy concerns, explaining complex technologies in accessible language, and maintaining trust in virtual care settings. The course also addresses ethical, legal, and data protection considerations, including GDPR and HIPAA compliance, ensuring responsible and secure telemedicine practice. In addition, the course highlights the evolving role of biomedical engineers and healthcare professionals as facilitators of innovation, supporting usability, safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Learners strengthen essential soft skills such as teamwork, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and “webside manner,” which are critical for successful technology adoption. By combining technological knowledge with communication excellence, the course equips participants to effectively deploy telemedicine solutions while promoting patient engagement, trust, and sustainable digital health integration.

Programi edukacije iz telemedicine i primjene u stvarnom svijetu: javno-privatna partnerstva i financiranje

Tečaj "Programi edukacije iz telemedicine i primjene u stvarnom svijetu: javno-privatna partnerstva i financiranje" sveobuhvatan je program osposobljavanja namijenjen zdravstvenim djelatnicima, edukatorima, donositeljima politika i dionicima u području digitalnog zdravstva, kako bi stekli znanja i vještine potrebne za dizajn, provedbu i održivost telemedicinskih inicijativa kroz učinkovitu suradnju i inovativne modele financiranja. Tečaj se usredotočuje na stratešku ulogu javno-privatnih partnerstava (PPP) u proširenju pristupa telemedicinskim uslugama i osiguravanju njihove dugoročne održivosti. Sudionici istražuju kako vlade, privatne tvrtke, akademske institucije, nevladine organizacije i međunarodne organizacije surađuju u pružanju skalabilnih digitalnih zdravstvenih rješenja u različitim zdravstvenim sustavima. Kroz stvarne studije slučaja i globalne primjere, polaznici stječu uvid u uspješne modele partnerstva, političke okvire i regulatorne aspekte koji oblikuju implementaciju telemedicine diljem svijeta. Ključna komponenta tečaja je analiza mehanizama financiranja telemedicinskih programa, uključujući javne subvencije, međunarodne potpore, korporativna sponzorstva i nove modele poput skupnog financiranja i financiranja temeljenog na rezultatima. Naglasak je na održivosti, financijskom planiranju i usklađivanju financijskih strategija sa zdravstvenim i obrazovnim ciljevima. Tečaj također ističe sve veću važnost strukturiranih programa edukacije i mikro-kvalifikacija, odgovarajući na potrebu za unaprjeđenjem digitalnih kompetencija zdravstvenih djelatnika, uključujući digitalne alate, kibernetičku sigurnost, zaštitu podataka i okruženja učenja uz podršku umjetne inteligencije. Sudionici se upoznaju i s budućim trendovima, uključujući AI platforme za učenje i certificiranje putem blockchain tehnologije. Tečaj se izvodi u fleksibilnom online formatu te potiče moderne radne prakse, digitalnu suradnju i profesionalnu komunikaciju među sektorima. Po završetku programa, polaznici će moći kritički procijeniti PPP modele, analizirati mogućnosti financiranja i aktivno doprinijeti razvoju održivih inicijativa u telemedicini i digitalnom zdravstvu.

Pregled i preporuke EU-a: Međunarodna suradnja u telemedicini

Pregled i preporuke EU-a: Međunarodna suradnja u telemedicini napredni je edukacijski program osmišljen za jačanje razumijevanja prekogranične suradnje. Program pruža znanje o politikama EU, financiranju i mrežama suradnje. Obuhvaća EHDS, GDPR, interoperabilnost i sigurnost podataka te prepreke i rješenja.

Naglasak je i na Erasmus+ programu i njegovim ključnim akcijama. Sudionici uče kako razvijati i provoditi projekte te sudjelovati u međunarodnim mrežama. Program kombinira teoriju i praksu za razvoj strategija.