Digital Health Learning Passport 5 common myths

Digital transformation is changing how healthcare is delivered across the HSE. This involves introducing new technology while also ensuring that the workforce feels confident using digital ways of working.

The Digital Health Learning Passport is designed to grow your confidence and skills with digital tools. It covers topics such as:

• HSE Cyber Security Awareness Training (mandatory training, available to HSE staff and contractors only)
• AI in Healthcare
• Digital Health Clinical Safety
• Digital Health Literacy
• Virtual Care Supported by Telehealth Technologies
• Data Literacy
• Workflows in Healthcare

Over 3,000 staff have started their Digital Health Learning Passport already. If you’re on the fence, let’s clear up some common myths about the training so you can begin your journey today.

Myth 1: The Passport is only for people who work in technology.

Digital health is everyone's business. The Digital Health Learning Passport is available to people working across HSE-funded and supported health and social care services, including HSE staff, partner organisations and contractors.

Under the Digital for Care 2030 framework, all staff need the skills and confidence to use digital tools effectively – no matter your role.

Myth 2: I need to be good with technology.

You don't need to be a digital expert. The Passport is designed to build your digital confidence and skills. Its modules cover practical areas such as finding and evaluating digital health information, understanding data, and exploring how technology can improve workflows.

Think of it as building your digital toolkit, rather than becoming an IT specialist.

Myth 3: AI isn't relevant to my role.

AI is becoming an increasingly important part of Ireland's digital health landscape. The HSE's AI for Care 2026–2030 strategy sets out how AI will be used across health services, while emphasising safe, responsible and human-centred use.

Understanding what AI can and can't do is becoming an important digital health skill for staff across the health service.

Myth 4: I’ve completed my cyber security training; I don’t need to do anything else.

The Digital Health Learning Passport builds on essential cyber security training. Cybersecurity knowledge is essential, but preparing for a digital future also means understanding artificial intelligence, data, digital health, virtual care, and how technology can improve workflows.

You must complete HSE Cyber Security Awareness Training once a year. It is mandatory, and only available to HSE staff and contractors. It is not available to other staff working across HSE-funded health and social care services.

Myth 5: Once I've completed the Passport, I'm done with digital learning.

The digital landscape is constantly evolving. The Passport is a starting point for developing knowledge and confidence that can support ongoing learning as new technologies and ways of working emerge.

Keep an eye out for more modules coming soon.

Ready to get started?

The Digital Health Learning Passport is available on HSeLanD. You can complete individual modules and receive a certificate for each one you finish. You can also collect Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points, where applicable.

Digital transformation needs people as well as technology. Building our digital skills is one way we can all play a part.

For more information contact digitalforcare@hse.ie.