Information Systems for Health Sciences

Course code PREH 1100

Credit 2.5

Length 48.0 hours

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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.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • 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

How to register

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

Course schedules

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Contact us

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

Additional information

Challenge exam or other methods of assessment may be possible

† 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.