Technical Concepts in Health Care

This course will assist the learner to discover necessary mathematical functions and the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), essential to implementing safe nursing interventions. Learners will apply theoretical knowledge learned in the classroom, to a variety of application assignments and by using different technologies. In accordance with nursing's commitment to public safety, accurate inter-/intra-professional communication, and effective collaboration, learners will learn and apply common medical terminology to routine nursing situations. Culminating this course, learners will be introduced to various electronic medical record systems (e.g., Meditech and Sim Chart); review the reliability of electronic resources, which could support safe nursing practice; and discuss Personal Health Information Access and Protection of Privacy Act which support public trust. This course will support the knowledge, skills, judgment, and nursing attitudes required during all simulation (scenarios) experiences that occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

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