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AI in Clinical Decision Support & Diagnostics

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AI in Clinical Decision Support & Diagnostics

Aparajita Sudarshan
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Instructors: Aparajita Sudarshan

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Define AI’s role and impact in clinical decision support.

  • Evaluate AI-driven medical imaging and predictive analytics applications.

  • Apply AI-generated insights to real-world patient diagnoses.

  • Identify and address biases and ethical challenges in AI-assisted medicine.

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December 2025

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4 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this course, healthcare professionals learn to integrate AI-driven clinical decision support into everyday patient care. You’ll explore medical imaging AI, predictive analytics, and the ethical considerations needed for safe, equitable adoption. Through practical demos, hands-on exercises, and real case studies, you’ll learn to interpret AI insights, apply them to clinical workflows, and assess the strengths and limits of tools like Glass Health CDS, NHS Decision Support Tools, and ClipMove. By the end, you’ll be ready to use AI to improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline care, and make smarter, safer clinical decisions.

What's included

1 video1 reading

In this module, you’ll explore the foundations of AI-driven clinical decision support and how these technologies are reshaping modern healthcare. You’ll examine the evolution of CDS from early rule-based systems to adaptive machine-learning platforms, and see how AI improves diagnostic accuracy through imaging analysis, predictive models, and real-time insights. Through guided demos, interactive readings, and hands-on practice with free AI tools like Glass Health CDS and NHS Decision Support Tools, you’ll learn how to integrate AI-CDS into clinical workflows to support faster, safer, and more consistent patient care.

What's included

10 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This module immerses radiologists in the evolving landscape of AI-powered medical imaging and decision support. Participants will learn to leverage open-access AI tools for image interpretation, workflow optimization, and collaborative diagnostics, while exploring the future of radiology in an AI-integrated environment.

What's included

10 videos4 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This module immerses nurses in the real-world application of AI-powered clinical decision support systems (CDSS), emphasizing how these tools can elevate nursing judgment, personalize care, automate routine tasks, and improve patient outcomes. Nurses will discover how to harness AI for early risk detection, care planning, documentation, and patient advocacy—while maintaining the human touch at the heart of nursing.

What's included

10 videos5 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

This module empowers healthcare technicians to leverage AI and digital technologies for safer, more efficient, and higher-quality patient care. Learners will explore practical applications of digital tools in daily technician tasks, from patient monitoring and documentation to equipment management and infection control, preparing them for modern, tech-enabled healthcare environments.

What's included

10 videos2 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt

In this final module, you’ll revisit the key skills and insights gained—from AI in clinical decision support to digital workflow integration and ethical practice. Celebrate your progress, reflect on your learning, and apply your knowledge through a comprehensive graded quiz that reinforces your readiness for AI-enabled healthcare.

What's included

1 video1 peer review

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Aparajita Sudarshan
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