Technology Enabled Care
Learn what technology enabled care is and how it is used across health and social care to benefit service users. You'll also find resources on more specific elements of technology enabled care, including telecare.
Less than 30 minutes
Telehealth
Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners in Physiotherapy
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: Learn how telehealth is helping to change the face of clinical practice, and some of the associated challenges.
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Remote Health Monitoring
Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: The Remote Health Monitoring learning site provides resources to offer simple solutions providing more choice and greater flexibility for people to receive, record and send information about their current health and wellbeing.
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TEC Explainer Films
Format: Videos
Duration: 2 to 3 minutes per video
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: TSA has created a series of TEC Explainer films to show how technology enabled care (TEC) can support people with certain conditions and vulnerabilities (e.g. dementia, loneliness, learning disabilities, frailty) to live their lives with confidence, dignity and independence.
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Using Technology to Help with Everyday Life
Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: Information about the different ways you can use assistive technology to support the everyday life of people living with dementia. It also covers some of the benefits as well as things to be aware of when using assistive technology.
User Rating: 4/5 (based on 2 reviews)
Connect Me for Clinicians
Format: Webpage
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: This webpage hosts an introductory video on ConnectMe, information on the benefits of ConnectMe and the opportunity to find out more about the different remote health monitoring pathways.
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Technology and Equipment
Format: Webpages
Duration: Up to 30 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: This guidance from Carers UK highlights some of the different ways technology can help make life easier for people to live more independently. The webpages cover some of the equipment and devices that can help, as well as how to find further support online.
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Telecare Self-Check Online Tool
Format: Interactive Tool
Duration: 5 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: This self-check tool can be completed on behalf of someone you support to identify useful Telecare solutions.
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About Digital and Me (ADAM)
Format: Interactive Tool
Duration: 10 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: ADAM is an interactive tool you can work through on behalf of someone you support. It is designed for people living with dementia. Completion of the questionnaire results in a list of technology recommendations to match identified needs.
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Between 30 minutes and 1 hour
Introduction to Technology Enabled Care
Format: eLearning
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: Yes
Description: This introductory module will help you to understand what Technology Enabled Care (TEC) is and what it is used for, why TEC is important and the benefits of TEC in health and care services for you, your organisation and the people you support.
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Technology Enabled Care
Format: eLearning
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: An introductory module to introduce you to the world of Technology Enabled Care. Step into the future of health and social care and level up your skills by understanding technology as a tool for supporting better outcomes for people using these services.
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iPads in Care Homes
Format: Video
Duration: 35 minutes
Audience: Beginners in Care
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: Guidance on best practices for the use of iPads in care homes.
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Assessment and Support Planning: Telecare
Format: eLearning
Duration: 45 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: Yes
Description: An eLearning module that provides information and practice examples of how telecare can support outcomes focussed care and support.
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Communication Aids
Format: Webpage or PDF document
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: This factsheet outlines your options when selecting an electronic aid to make it clearer and quicker to communicate.
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More than 1 hour
Technology Enabled Care in Practice: Learning Programme
Format: eLearning
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Audience: Intermediate
Account creation/sign in required: Yes
Description: This learning programme has been developed to give you a greater understanding of Technology Enabled Care and covers topics including types of TEC, setting standards, practice support guidelines and overcoming associated challenges.
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Exploring the World of Assistive Technology
Format: Video
Duration: 1 hour and 6 minutes
Audience: Beginners
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: This interactive webinar is the first in a series of 6 sessions which will explore the ever-evolving world of assistive technology. The Sight and Sound Technology team will guide you through real life scenarios focusing on individuals with a variety of conditions and specific requirements. There will be discussion of the suggested solutions and examine how assistive technology can offer support and enable people with a disability in a range of social care settings to maintain their mobility, independence, pursue their hobbies and interests, connect with friends and carers and to operate more effectively in everyday life.
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Ensuring Seamless Connectivity: Strategies for Successfully Implementing SIM-Based TEC Solutions
Format: Video
Duration: 1 hour and 22 minutes
Audience: Intermediate
Account creation/sign in required: Yes
Description: A recorded webinar covering the advantages of SIM-based TEC and strategies to address potential connectivity issues during implementation and beyond.
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23 Things to Support Your Practice and Learning in Technology Enabled Care
Format: Webpage
Duration: 20 to 30 hours
Audience: Beginner - Intermediate in Social Care
Account creation/sign in required: No
Description: 23 digital tasks offering an introduction to varied aspects of working with TEC. Activities will help you recognise and develop your digital capabilities and encourage development of enhanced digital skills in the sector.
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Qualifications
Professional Development Award in Technology Enabled Care (PDA in TEC)
The PDA in TEC has been developed in partnership with the Scottish Qualifications Authority, to equip Scotland’s workforce with the knowledge and skills to support people to use digital services and information to better manage their health and wellbeing.
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