The Role of Digital Technologies in Health Science Education

The rapid development of digital technologies in 2025 has transformed the delivery of health science education. E-learning platforms, mobile health applications, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI) offer innovative approaches to enhance transformative learning and health awareness. This study aims to analyze how digital technologies influence learning quality, equity, and ethical practices in health science education in Indonesia. This paper reviews the role of digital technologies in advancing health science education and their contribution to patient safety. A literature-based review was conducted using PubMed, ScienceDirect, SpringerLink, IEEE Xplore, and ResearchGate. Findings indicate that digital technologies improve students’ comprehension and accessibility to health-related knowledge, while mobile applications and social media significantly promote public health literacy. Simulation-based learning in nursing strengthens clinical competence and reduces medical errors, while blended learning supports knowledge acquisition, satisfaction, and self-directed learning. In Indonesia, applications such as Halodoc, Alodokter, and KlikDokter are increasingly used for medical consultation and health education. However, rapid digitalization also introduces challenges such as data security risks, misinformation, and digital inequality. Sustainable integration of digital technologies into health science education is essential to enhance professional competence, digital literacy, and patient safety.