Development of a Pilot Artificial Intelligence Education Curriculum for Hospital Staff

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Artificial Intelligence
• Medical Informatics

Background:

• Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) necessitate AI literacy among healthcare staff.
• Lack of foundational AI knowledge poses risks of inefficient or unsafe technology use in healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and pilot an internal, voluntary AI Primer curriculum for all staff within a safety-net health system.
• To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a micro-learning program in enhancing AI literacy and safety awareness.

Main Methods:

• A six-module micro-learning curriculum was created, incorporating AI-generated content for engagement.
• The voluntary program targeted all healthcare system staff, including non-clinicians.
• Participant engagement and knowledge acquisition were evaluated through enrollment, content views, and optional post-course surveys with assessments.

Main Results:

• Eighty staff members voluntarily enrolled in the AI Primer pilot within the first three months.
• Participants demonstrated high scores on post-course assessments (86-100%) and found the content relevant and focused on AI safety (85%).
• The multimodal education/entertainment approach was appreciated, with many enrolling out of curiosity about AI in healthcare.

Conclusions:

• A multimodal, engaging AI education program can effectively promote AI literacy across diverse hospital roles.
• The pilot demonstrates a scalable approach to improving understanding of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
• Future iterations could benefit from incorporating clinical examples to further expand participation and relevance.