Information Technologies for Health Sciences

Course code HRCA 1162

Credit 2.0

Length 40.0 hours

Course outline View

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.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
61689 May 19, 2026
to August 13, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.