Building the Workforce for Safe Digital Healthcare
SDHA Academy

Developing the Next Generation of Digital Health, Clinical Safety and Neurodiversity Leaders with a professional training designed by practising NHS clinicians and digital health experts. SDHA Academy is the education and professional development division of Sapphire Digital Health Advisory.

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Building the Workforce for Safe Digital Healthcare

The SDHA Academy is the education and professional development division of Sapphire Digital Health Advisory (SDHA).
We equip healthcare professionals, digital teams, technology suppliers, Occupational Health services, HR leaders, and innovators with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to implement safe, effective and inclusive digital healthcare.
Our programmes combine clinical expertise, digital health governance, clinical safety, AI assurance, neurodiversity, workforce transformation and real-world implementation, ensuring participants leave with practical knowledge they can immediately apply within their organisations.

Why SDHA Academy?

Healthcare is changing rapidly.

Artificial intelligence, digital health technologies and neurodiversity-inclusive services are transforming how care is delivered, yet many organisations lack the practical skills, governance frameworks and confidence to implement these innovations safely.

SDHA Academy bridges that gap through practical, evidence-informed training delivered by clinicians, digital leaders and subject matter experts.

Our programmes are designed to support:

  • NHS organisations
  • Health technology suppliers
  • Primary Care
  • Integrated Care Systems (ICSs)
  • Occupational Health providers
  • HR professionals
  • Digital transformation teams
  • Clinical Safety Officers
  • Researchers and innovators
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Our Programmes

Three Programmes. Three Cohorts Each Year.

Each programme is designed around a specific area of practice, with practical learning you can apply from day one.

Building the next generation of Clinical Safety Officers.
A practical programme designed to develop competence in digital clinical safety, AI assurance and regulatory readiness.

Three cohorts each year

  • February
  • July
  • November

Topics include

  • DCB0129 & DCB0160 Clinical Safety Standards
  • Clinical Risk Management
  • Hazard Identification & Risk Estimation
  • Safety Cases & Clinical Safety Case Reports
  • AI Assurance in Healthcare
  • DTAC Readiness
  • SaMD Classification & MHRA Pathways
  • Clinical Governance for Digital Health
  • Practical use of SDHA CSO OS

Format

  • 2-day intensive programme
  • Virtual delivery with optional in-person workshops
  • Maximum 20 participants
  • CPD Certificate of Completion
  • Foundation (Level 1)
  • Practitioner (Level 2)
  • Advanced Programme (Level 3 – Coming Soon)
Who Should Attend

Programmes Designed for Every Role in Digital Health

Whether you are a frontline clinician, digital leader, employer or innovator, SDHA Academy has a programme for you.

Clinical Professionals

  • General Practitioners
  • Consultants
  • Nurses
  • Allied Health Professionals
  • Clinical Safety Officers

Digital & Technology Leaders

  • CCIOs & CNIOs
  • Digital Programme Directors
  • NHS Digital Teams
  • HealthTech Companies
  • AI Developers

Workplace Professionals

  • Health Professionals
  • HR Directors
  • Wellbeing Leads
  • EDI Professionals
  • Line Managers

Leaders & Commissioners

  • Researchers & Innovators
  • Commissioners
  • NHS Leaders
  • Health Innovation Networks
  • Policy Advisers

Learning Approach

Every SDHA Academy programme combines:
  • Expert-led teaching
  • Interactive workshops
  • Live demonstrations
  • Real NHS case studies
  • Practical exercises
  • Group discussion
  • Digital tool demonstrations
  • Downloadable resources
  • Certificates of Completion

Why Choose SDHA Academy?

  • Clinician-led, real-world training
  • Practical rather than purely theoretical
  • Built around current NHS standards and emerging AI governance
  • Designed by experts in clinical safety, digital health and neurodiversity
  • Hands-on demonstrations using SDHA platforms
  • CPD-focused learning with immediately applicable skills
  • Ongoing access to the SDHA professional community and future learning opportunities

Bespoke Organisational Training

We also deliver tailored programmes for NHS organisations, Integrated Care Systems, private healthcare providers, universities and health technology companies.

Training can be customised around:

  • Clinical Safety
  • AI Assurance
  • Digital Clinical Governance
  • Neurodiversity
  • Workplace Inclusion
  • Occupational Health
  • Digital Transformation
  • DTAC Readiness
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Executive Leadership

Available virtually, on-site or as blended learning.

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Whether you're looking to become a Clinical Safety Officer, build a neuroinclusive workplace, strengthen digital governance, or prepare your organisation for AI enabled healthcare. SDHA Academy provides the knowledge, tools and community to help you succeed.
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