Postgraduate Diploma in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures. 8 modules with HL7 FHIR R4, ISO 13606 (electronic health record communication) and HAPI FHIR. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures — studying from New Zealand
Health engineering in New Zealand covers medical devices, biomechanics, rehabilitation technology and occupational safety, with significant activity in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Medsafe regulator within the Ministry of Health oversees medical device approval, and the Accident Compensation Corporation plays a central role in workplace injury prevention and safety. Biomechanics research is supported by university groups and by the country's strong sports science community.
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$3,550 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from New Zealand
Will this qualification be recognised by Engineering New Zealand in New Zealand?
Engineering New Zealand is the professional body for engineers here and runs the Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) pathway. SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Recognition for any purpose is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check with them before relying on it for registration.
Would a biomechanics or wearables background help me find work in New Zealand?
Interest in wearables and workplace safety exists across New Zealand's health technology, rehabilitation, sport science and occupational health sectors. Whether an employer values a SEIUM qualifications depends on the employer's own assessment of your skills and experience. A portfolio of applied projects is often what carries the most weight in hiring decisions.
Can I study this while working full time in New Zealand?
Yes. The programme is fully online and taught in English, so you can study from anywhere, including from home, and you do not need a student visa for that. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, with an assigned technical tutor. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Describe telemedicine care models and their use cases.
Design scalable architectures for teleconsultation platforms.
Implement clinical interoperability using HL7 FHIR and standard terminologies.
Develop digital triage workflows based on validated clinical protocols.
Apply security and privacy controls to telemedicine services.
Determine the regulatory classification of triage software as a medical device.
Plan the implementation of a platform considering the experience of patients and professionals.
Who it's for
- Telemedicine solutions architect who wants to specialise in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures.
- Healthcare interoperability engineer who wants to specialise in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures.
- Digital health manager who wants to specialise in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures.
- Healthcare cybersecurity specialist who wants to specialise in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures.
- Digital health product manager who wants to specialise in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures.
- Healthcare software regulatory consultant who wants to specialise in Teleconsultation and Digital Triage Architectures.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter digital health.
What you'll work with
- HL7 FHIR R4
- ISO 13606 (electronic health record communication)
- Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (medical devices)
- IEC 62304 (medical device software)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (information security)
- Royal Decree 311/2022 (Spanish National Security Framework)
- ISO 27799 (information security in health)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Modalities: synchronous, asynchronous and remote monitoring1.2Teleconsultation in primary and specialist care1.3Telemedicine experiences after the pandemic1.4Clinical indications and limitations1.5Actors and care flows1.6Funding models1.7Digital divide and equity1.8Evidence on outcomes1.9Patient and professional satisfaction1.10Practical case: analysis of a regional teleconsultation service
2.1Client-server and microservice architectures2.2Video consultation with WebRTC2.3TURN and STUN servers2.4Scalability and high availability2.5Deployment on healthcare cloud2.6Mobile and web applications2.7Integration of measuring devices2.8Monitoring and observability2.9Quality of service on mobile networks2.10Workshop: designing the architecture of a video consultation platform
3.1HL7 FHIR: resources and profiles3.2Integration with the electronic health record3.3IHE and integration profiles3.4Terminologies: SNOMED CT and ICD-103.5Electronic appointment booking and scheduling3.6Electronic prescribing3.7Patient identification3.8CDA clinical documents3.9Connectivity testing3.10Practice: FHIR modelling of a teleconsultation
4.1Triage systems: Manchester and SET4.2Structured telephone triage4.3Symptom checkers4.4Clinical decision trees4.5Triage with artificial intelligence4.6Safety validation of triage4.7Over-triage and under-triage4.8Referral to urgent and emergency care4.9Clinical supervision of triage4.10Workshop: decision tree for chest pain triage
5.1GDPR and telemedicine5.2Spanish National Security Framework5.3End-to-end encryption5.4Authentication of patients and professionals5.5Recording of consultations5.6Cybersecurity according to IEC 81001-5-15.7Incident management5.8Access auditing5.9Cloud providers and contract clauses5.10Practical case: risk analysis of a teleconsultation platform
6.1Triage software as a medical device6.2Classification under MDR and Rule 116.3IEC 62304 and IEC 82304-16.4EU Artificial Intelligence Act in triage systems6.5Professional liability in telemedicine6.6Cross-border practice6.7Accreditation of telemedicine services6.8Clinical quality indicators6.9Adverse event management6.10Practice: regulatory analysis of a symptom checker
7.1Interface design for patients7.2Digital accessibility7.3Training of professionals7.4Virtual appointment management7.5Pilot tests7.6Usage and resolution indicators7.7Economic evaluation7.8Scaling the service7.9Continuous improvement7.10Practical case: implementation plan in a health centre
8.1Service definition8.2Technical architecture8.3Interoperability model8.4Triage design8.5Security plan8.6Regulatory analysis8.7Implementation plan8.8Evaluation indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HAPI FHIR, Jitsi Meet (WebRTC), Mirth Connect, Postman, Docker, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real interoperability testing procedures such as connectathons, teleconsultation pilots, and validation of triage algorithms with clinical cases. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe telemedicine care models and their use cases.
Design scalable architectures for teleconsultation platforms.
Implement clinical interoperability using HL7 FHIR and standard terminologies.
Develop digital triage workflows based on validated clinical protocols.
Apply security and privacy controls to telemedicine services.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to read technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours a week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses HAPI FHIR, Jitsi Meet (WebRTC), Mirth Connect, Postman, Docker. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An own SEIUM diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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