vcc.ca
HLUC 1005: Information Technologies for Health Sciences
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Health Unit Coordinator
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 their program. Students will also explore basic concepts related to digital literacy with the use of information technologies in health care and the associated ethical and legal principles.
Credits
3.0
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:
- Identify terminology related to basic computer functions, and related hardware and software.
- Demonstrate the ability to use business applications and learning management systems.
- Demonstrate professional standards when using electronic communication.
- Assess online sources of information and media for purpose, message, accuracy and bias (information literacy).
- Integrate computer and digital literacy skills to perform internet searches.
- Evaluate digital information sources to determine suitability.
- Utilize 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.
- Identify the impacts of privacy, confidentiality, and security related to health information technologies.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 25
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 55
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 55
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, computer laboratory, group work, role play, and lecture.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
B-=68%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Online activities, assessments (as per rubric). |
|
Assignments |
35 |
Projects/presentations demonstrating course outcomes (as per rubric). |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Short answer online assessments. |
Course topics
- Common computer terminologies, 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
Learning resources
Resources are items which the student is responsible for purchasing as identified by the department/instructor.
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.