Module Overview

Information Technology

This module looks at ICT requirements for Healthcare and in particular looks at track and trace quality systems for the control of medical devices in healthcare

Module Code

INFO H2001

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Introduction to PCs -

Overview of PC Architecture; Microsoft Windows, mouse clicking, opening, closing; Management of discs, directories, storage of data

Word processing -

Word processor concepts; -creating new document, entering text, correcting text, formatting, tabs, previewing, printing; Keyboard skills; Correcting and amending text-copy, cut, paste, spell checker, find-and-replace, making tables; Formatting and printing-bold, italic, underline, centring, justifying, borders, fonts, headers, footers; Proof-reading. Graphics.

Spreadsheets -

Spreadsheet concepts;-design model, enter headings, enter formulae, formatting cells, entering data; Creating a simple worksheet; Editing-move, copy, sorting; Formatting-column width, number format, bold, italic, underline, alignment; Analysis-"what-if" analysis, graphs; Printing.

Database

security and integrity of data Creation, data types, filters, sorting, formulae, report formatting. Data security and integrity

Package integration -

Idea of integration; Integrating text, worksheets to create reports; Form letters, simple graphics.

Presentation Packages

MS PowerPoint, Mark Reading (OMR Technology) MS Project Ghant charts.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100