Digital Health Competency Framework
Four pillars, ten stackable modules
Each module is mapped to an indicative EQF level and ECTS workload, and can be delivered as continuing education, VET upskilling or a micro-credential.
The four pillars
Technical & Operational
From basic literacy toward technical mastery and low-bandwidth resilience in hybrid clinical environments.
Clinical & Relational
Sustaining the therapeutic alliance, digital empathy and conflict resolution in virtual spaces.
Ethical / Legal
Actionable GDPR, EHDS and AI Act literacy that alleviates liability anxiety.
Data & AI
Critical AI literacy and human-in-the-loop oversight under Article 14 of the AI Act.
The ten modules
Foundations of Digital Clinical Practice
EQF level 5 · 1 ECTS · Technical & Operational
The Virtual Office & Technical Resilience
EQF level 5 · 2 ECTS · Technical & Operational
Psychological Frameworks for Online Interaction
EQF level 6 · 2 ECTS · Clinical & Relational
Digital Assessment & Collaborative Schemes
EQF level 6 · 2 ECTS · Clinical & Relational
Clinical Information Governance, Interoperability & EHDS Readiness
EQF level 6 · 2 ECTS · Ethical / Legal
AI Systems in Behavioral Health
EQF level 6 · 3 ECTS · Data & AI
Digital Crisis Response & Cross-Border Protocols
EQF level 6 · 2 ECTS · Clinical & Relational
Digital Accessibility & Inclusive Service Design
EQF level 5 · 2 ECTS · Clinical & Relational
Specialized Digital Support in Youth & Sports
EQF level 5 · 2 ECTS · Clinical & Relational
Digital Leadership, Supervision & Training
EQF level 6 · 2 ECTS · Data & AI
Blended learning & micro-credentials
The curriculum follows the RASE model — Resources, Activities, Support and Evaluation. Self-paced e-learning builds knowledge, while interactive workshops and peer role-play simulations develop clinical reasoning. Credentials are issued via European Digital Credentials (EDC) and shared through the Europass wallet.