vcc.ca
HRCA 1162: Information Technologies for Health Sciences
Effective date
January 2023
Department
Health Care Assistant Int'l
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in computer and digital literacy, and an overview of health information technologies used in the Canadian healthcare system. Students will receive a comprehensive introduction to the learning management system and associated software that will be used during the program. Students will also explore basic concepts related to digital literacy, the use of information technologies in the health care sector and the associated ethical and legal principles.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of computer and digital literacy.
- Demonstrate the ability to use business applications and learning management systems.
- Discuss professional standards when using electronic communication.
- Integrate and use computer and digital literacy skills to complete individual and group online learning activities.
- Describe the appropriate use of electronic devices and electronic health records in health care.
- Discuss the impacts of privacy, confidentiality, and security related to health information technologies.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 25
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lecture
Online Lessons using Moodle
Computer laboratory
Online Lessons using Moodle
Computer laboratory
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Online graded activities demonstrating the skills learned during the course |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Projects/presentations demonstrating the skills learned during the course |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Unit-based quizzes |
Course topics
- Common computer terminology, functions, equipment and software
- Electronic mail
- Moodle and Zoom
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Digital Literacy
- Web and Library catalogue searches
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Electronic Heath Records and Electronic Charting
- Ethics, Privacy and Security
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.