Deriving learning outcomes for an applied health technology course for PhD students

Abstract

This study discusses the initial stage of development of a PhD course within the Applied Health Technology (AHT) area, in a multi-professional and transdisciplinary environment. The research aimed to align stakeholders' and PhD graduates' perspectives to create learning outcomes for a proposed AHT course. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with stakeholders and graduates of the program, and the results were analysed using a qualitative content analysis method. The identified themes related to AHT perspectives, issues with working with AHT projects, program goals and course goals. These guided the creation of four strategically aligned learning outcomes for the proposed course.