Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals is a beginner-friendly course that introduces you to Azure services specifically relevant to healthcare applications, including compute, storage, and AI services. You'll learn healthcare data requirements, explore Azure's health-specific tools, and understand cloud architecture for medical environments. Through hands-on labs, you'll deploy basic Azure resources, configure security settings, and work with healthcare data scenarios. It is perfect for healthcare professionals transitioning to technology roles or IT professionals entering the healthcare sector. You can build foundational knowledge for Azure certifications while gaining practical skills in cloud computing for healthcare.

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Azure AI and Healthcare Cloud Fundamentals
This course is part of Microsoft Azure AI in Healthcare Professional Certificate

Instructor: Microsoft
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What you'll learn
Analyze Azure AI and Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare capabilities for clinical and operational use cases.
Apply responsible AI principles and assess generative AI applications in healthcare contexts.
Design strategies for digital adoption and patient engagement using Microsoft healthcare technologies.
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There are 4 modules in this course
This foundational module introduces learners to the core components of Microsoft's healthcare technology ecosystem. Students explore Azure AI architecture and services specifically designed for healthcare applications, examine the comprehensive Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare platform, and learn how these technologies integrate to create seamless healthcare solutions. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, learners develop essential knowledge of Azure AI capabilities and cloud-based healthcare tools that serve as the building blocks for digital health transformation.
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6 videos3 readings7 assignments
This module provides learners with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft's healthcare technology stack and the emerging role of generative artificial intelligence in clinical settings. Students explore specialized healthcare tools including Dragon Medical One, Azure Speech Services, and Azure Bot Service, learning to match appropriate technologies to specific healthcare workflows. The module also covers generative AI fundamentals, applications in healthcare, and critical considerations for responsible implementation, enabling learners to make informed technology selection decisions for diverse healthcare environments.
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6 videos3 readings7 assignments
This critical module focuses on the ethical implementation of AI technologies in healthcare settings and the strategic management of digital transformation initiatives. Students learn Microsoft's Responsible AI framework and its specific applications to healthcare scenarios, exploring principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in clinical AI systems. The module also covers digital transformation strategies, change management approaches, and governance frameworks necessary for successful AI adoption while maintaining ethical standards and regulatory compliance in healthcare organizations.
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6 videos3 readings7 assignments
This module explores how digital technologies enhance patient engagement and facilitate collaborative care delivery in modern healthcare settings. Students learn to design patient-centered digital engagement strategies using tools like patient portals, chatbots, and mobile applications while considering accessibility and health literacy requirements. The module also covers care team collaboration technologies, including Microsoft Teams for Healthcare and shared digital environments, enabling learners to create communication frameworks that break down silos and improve care coordination across interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
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6 videos3 readings8 assignments
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Yes, this course is specifically designed for complete beginners. You'll learn Azure basics through healthcare-focused examples and hands-on practice, with no prior cloud computing knowledge required.
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