10501107Digital Literacy for Healthcare
Course Information
Description
The focus of this course is the use of technology in healthcare. Learners use common business software applications, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and databases. Communication methods using technology are addressed. Learners gain experience with using the electronic health record (EHR). Healthcare EHR security issues, social media use, and digital healthcare resources are examined.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Portfolio
Course Competencies
  1. Use word processing software to generate professional healthcare documents
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you examine the use of word processing software in healthcare
    you use software templates to complete common healthcare documents (i.e. memo, business letter, marketing documents)
    you use shortcut keystrokes
    you create and format a table
    you insert components in a document (i.e., mail merge, hyperlinks, clip art, photos)
    you send word processing documents electronically
    you follow standard/professional guidelines to create the documents
    you use proofing and language tools
    you format text, paragraphs, and objects in documents
    you use file handling commands of the software (Open, Save, Save As, Print)

  2. Use presentation software to convey healthcare related information
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you examine the use of presentation software in healthcare
    you use design themes and software templates to create the presentation
    you use file handling commands of the software (Open, Save, Save As, Print)
    you add objects (i.e., clip art, photos, audio, video)
    you enhance the presentation using the software tools (i.e., smart art, hyperlinks, animations, slide transitions)
    you add speaker notes
    you add headers and footers
    you follow standard/professional guidelines for effective presentations (i.e., bullet points, adequate white space)

  3. Use spreadsheet software to summarize and report healthcare data
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you examine the use of spreadsheet software in healthcare
    you open workbooks
    you enter and format data
    you enter formulas and functions
    you create charts and graphs
    you sort and filter data
    you edit worksheets
    you create worksheets
    you save worksheets
    you follow standard/professional guidelines for effective use

  4. Utilize a database
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you examine the use of databases in healthcare
    you enter and edit data
    you perform a query
    you generate a report

  5. Communicate using technology in the healthcare setting (virtual meetings, interoffice communication, email, fax)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you differentiate between secure and unsecure communication methods
    you choose the most appropriate communication method for the situation
    communication maintains security and confidentiality of patient information
    communication is presented in a professional manner
    communication follows accepted online or written etiquette

  6. Examine the security considerations of the electronic health record
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you describe the HIPAA requirements related to the use of the electronic health record
    you explain the ownership of the electronic health record
    you explain minimal necessary use of the electronic health record
    you describe the electronic health record audit trails
    you identify the impact of security breaches for yourself and the organization
    you summarize ways to safeguard the security of the electronic health record: administrative, technical and physical

  7. Demonstrate entry level skills for using the electronic health record
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you log in to the electronic health record software
    you navigate the various parts of the electronic health record
    you access medical resources from the electronic health record
    you locate specific information within the record
    you record patient visit information

  8. Examine the role of social media in healthcare
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you describe the confidentiality practices related to social media
    you differentiate between personal and professional uses of social media
    you explore social media policies established by healthcare organizations
    you explain how organizations use social media

  9. Evaluate the reliability of digital healthcare resources
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    you identify commonly used digital resources
    you evaluate the authority of the resource
    you evaluate the accuracy of the resource
    you evaluate the objectivity of the resource
    you evaluate the currency of the resource
    you evaluate the contextual use of the resource