Information Technologies for Health Sciences (HLUC 1005)

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.
Course code: HLUC 1005
Credits: 3.0
Length: 55.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=HLUC&number=1005
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Additional Information

  • 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

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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