Mini course · Intermediate level
Evaluating Digital Health Tools & Apps
Separate digital health tools that genuinely help from those that only look impressive.
What is Evaluating Digital Health Tools & Apps?
Thousands of health apps, wearables and digital tools are available, but quality, evidence and safety vary widely. Clinicians and organisations increasingly need to judge which tools to recommend or adopt. This course covers evaluation frameworks, clinical evidence, usability and accessibility, data privacy and security, interoperability, regulatory status as software as a medical device, cost and implementation considerations.
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Lessons
- 5
- Level
- Intermediate
- Format
- Online, self-paced
What you'll be able to do
- Apply a structured framework to evaluate a digital health tool
- Assess the quality of evidence supporting a described app
- Evaluate usability and accessibility for intended users
- Identify privacy and security risks in a tool's data practices
- Determine whether a tool may be regulated as a medical device
- Weigh implementation costs and workflow impact
Who this course is for
Course content
5 lessons · 1.5 hours total · free preview available
1The Digital Health Landscape
16 minFree preview· Course content
The Digital Health Landscape
Apps, wearables and platforms.
2Evidence and Effectiveness
20 min· Course content
Evidence and Effectiveness
Available after you enroll.
3Usability and Accessibility
16 min· Course content
Usability and Accessibility
Available after you enroll.
4Privacy, Security and Regulation
20 min· Course content
Privacy, Security and Regulation
Available after you enroll.
5Implementation and Value
18 min· Course content
Implementation and Value
Available after you enroll.
Earn a credential employers can check
Every AIHCM credential has a unique ID that anyone can verify online in seconds.
Issued: on completion
How it works
- Finish all 5 lessons at your own pace.
- Get your digital credential with a unique ID.
- Share it — employers can verify it at aihcm.us.
Questions people ask
Can I recommend apps to patients after this course?
The course helps you judge apps more confidently; always follow your organisation's policy.
What is software as a medical device?
Software intended for medical purposes that may require regulatory approval. Rules vary by country.
Does it cover AI tools?
Yes, as a category of digital health tool, alongside AI Governance for deeper oversight.
Is a scorecard included?
Yes, a practical evaluation scorecard.