Course Description

This course is a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of health technology and well-being, from ancient times to the present day, and into the future. It provides students with a deep understanding of the way how technology has impacted the delivery of medical care and the improvement of health outcomes, and how these trends are likely to continue.

The course begins by exploring ancient medical practices. It then moves on to examine the evolution of surgical techniques and medical tools, and the impact of these advancements on modern medicine.

In the present day, the course covers the latest developments in medical technology, and the impact of these technologies on healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The course will also discuss the future of healthcare delivery, including the potential for new models of care to transform the healthcare industry and the impact of technological advances on the future of health technology and well-being. 

Through a blend of lectures, tutorials, and field trips, students will gain a broad understanding of the history, present and future of health technology and well-being, and the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Course Learning Outcomes

On completing the course, students will be able to:

1. Describe and explain the basic concept of common illness, the difference between the ancient and modern management.
2. Understand how technology helps to improve our health and promote physical wellbeing.
3. Describe and explain the evolution of medicine.
4. Build up competencies in communication skills, critical thinking, specifically oral, written and visual literacies.

Offer Semester and Day of Teaching

First semester (Wed)