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PREH 1100: Information Systems for Health Sciences
Effective date
September 2019
Department
Pre-Health Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course is designed to provide students, especially those with limited computer skills, with a basic level of computer literacy required for their success in academic and professional life. The course involves the exploration of common computer terminologies and practical features of Microsoft Office, electronic mail, internet search skills, and reference manager software. In addition, students will explore the basic concepts related to using computer technologies in the health care sector and associated ethical principles. The course will enable students to write academic and professional reports, analyze data, search scientific evidence, organize scientific references, prepare presentations, and explore the basics of electric health records. This is significant to provide hands-on computer experience for students and facilitate their success in today's work place. Students will also be introduced to an online learning platform that will enhance their ability to communicate.
Credits
2.5
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:
- Explore the common computer concepts using terminologies available in computer references and software manuals;
- Demonstrate the ability to use Microsoft Products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and reference manager. This includes knowing the operation of common menu items and exploring available help systems and resources;
- Create professional-looking and appropriately referenced academic documents, spreadsheets, and presentations expected from students at a college level;
- Provides a hands-on experience on using the electronic email and Internet search to retrieve scientific data;
- Introduce the use of computers in health care environment including electronic health records, electronic charting, and pharmacy and laboratory systems.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Challenge exam or other methods of assessment may be possible
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 42
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 48
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 48
Instructional Strategies
1- Online Lesson using Moodle (lecture)
2- Computer laboratory to follow hands on instructions and provide more practice.
3- Online discussion using Wiki activity on Moodle.
2- Computer laboratory to follow hands on instructions and provide more practice.
3- Online discussion using Wiki activity on Moodle.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
D
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
3 short Online quizzes during the course. |
|
Project |
35 |
Project demonstrating the skills learned during the course. |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Online exam |
|
Participation |
10 |
The participation marks will be assigned for Online discussion activities using Wiki activity on Moodle. |
Course topics
- Common computer terminologies.
- Moodle
- Microsoft Word and word processing
- Excel Spreadsheets and Formulas
- PowerPoint Presentations
- OneNote
- Electronic mail
- Internet Search
- Reference manager applications
- Electric Heath Records
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.