AI in Healthcare
Free to access
Discover how to harness AI for safer, smarter, and more connected care – without losing the human touch that matters most. Led by Dr John Sheehan.
CPD
10 hours
Online - Part-time
CPD TBC
Available soon
About
The RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management presents AI in Healthcare, a fully online, self-paced short course led by consultant radiologist Dr John Sheehan.
Over four concise modules, you’ll explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping healthcare – from core concepts and ethical governance to clinical and administrative applications. You’ll learn how AI can free healthcare professionals to focus on what only humans can do: care with compassion, communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and create innovative solutions.
Whether you’re new to AI or seeking to apply it more effectively in your role, this programme offers practical insights grounded in real-world evidence.
Understand AI’s core concepts and evolution in healthcare
Apply ethical and governance frameworks for AI adoption
Identify key AI clinical use cases and benefits
Enhance communication and teamwork through AI tools
Improve care coordination and patient engagement
Explore AI for streamlining healthcare operations
Suitable for
Healthcare professionals, managers, and administrators seeking to understand and apply AI in their work. Suitable for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with no prior AI experience required.
What you will learn
Discover how AI has evolved and its transformative potential in healthcare.
Learn the ethical, legal, and governance considerations for AI in healthcare.
Explore real-world AI tools improving diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Understand how AI can optimise operations, reduce workload, and improve efficiency.
Faculty highlight
Biography
Dr John Sheehan
Dr John Sheehan, a consultant clinical radiologist trained at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, leads and champions global digital health innovation. He holds clinical and strategic roles at Blackrock Health, MMD, and xWave, is Chair of Innovation at the AIMS Summit, and hosts RCSI’s AI in Healthcare course.
Course information
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals and evolution of AI in healthcare
- Describe ethical and governance considerations for AI adoption
- Identify clinical use cases for AI that improve patient care
- Recognise AI tools that support communication and collaboration
- Apply AI solutions for administrative and operational efficiency
- Evaluate opportunities to integrate AI while preserving human-centred care.
- Multiple-choice quizzes for each module
- Short reflective exercises to apply concepts to your own context
- Final knowledge check to confirm course completion.
Admissions
There are no entry requirements or formal application. Simply click 'enrol now', complete our short form and receive your link to access the course.
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is delighted to offer this short course free of charge. If you complete the course and successfully pass the MCQ knowledge check, you can choose to apply for an official RCSI Certificate of Completion with CPD points for a fee of €50.