Course: CAH 206: Computer Application In Health Care II | kmtc

  • CAH 206: Computer Application in HealthCare II

    This is a second level module requiring prior knowledge of Introduction to computers in Healthcare. The module consists of 6 units and covers a total of 60 hours (6 credits).


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    Module OverviewModule Competency

    This module aims at enabling the learner to install computer hardware, carry out basic maintenance and use appropriate computer applications in communication and management of health records.

    Module Description

    This is a first year second semester module designed to introduce learners on how to install computer hardware, carry out basic maintenance and use appropriate computer applications in communication and management of health records.

    Learning Outcomes                                                                                                                                                 
    By the end of this module, you will have gained sufficient skills to:
    1. Carry out basic hardware connectivity and maintenance
    2. Understand and explain the computer application software
    3. Use Ms Word for daily activities
    4. Apply Ms. Excel in Health Records Management
    5. Use PowerPoint for data presentation

    6. Browse the internet and communicate by emails

    Learning Support

    The lecturers taking you through this module is Nipher Nganga email address nnganga@kmtc.ac.ke phone number 0724064706 .  However, if you have a technical problem relating to interacting with the platform, you can write an email to elearning@kmtc.ac.ke. Someone will respond to you as soon as possible.

    Performance Tasks
    Within the various units and topics in the module, there are tasks that you are supposed to attempt and submit for marking. Some of them are not meant for submission.  For those that are meant for submission, you are encouraged to be very keen to observe due date because once the date lapses, you will not be able to submit the same. Calling support line will not help you on this. If you are not able to upload an assignment, seek help well in advance before the due date. Otherwise, this will not be used as an acceptable reason for not submitting on time.
    These tasks are divided into two as follows:

    (i) Main Tasks that comprise of quizzes and written assignment

    (ii) Sub tasks that comprise group discussion and clinical logs.

    Learning Requirements
    For effective and smooth learning, it is expected of you to be computer proficient. Additionally, to satisfactorily complete this module, it is required of you to;
    1. Submit assignment and required tasks on time
    2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.       
    3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
    4. Sit for CAT’s when scheduled, and
    5. Sit in Exam at the end of the session.                                                                   


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    a)  Introduction

    This unit introduces you to the basics of computer connection and maintenance of the hardware parts in use.

    b) Unit Objectives

    By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives;

    • 1. Will have skills to connect different computer parts,
      2. Start a computer and
      3. Maintain the parts.

    c) Unit Learning Requirements
    To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
      		Learning requirements
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      a)  Review Questions/Unit Activity

        work practically on how to connect a computer do understand different ports
         b) Performance Tasks 

        (i)   Main Tasks

        [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

        (ii) Sub -Tasks 

        [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]        		 lab
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        a)  Introduction

        This unit gives an overview of application software and how they are used.

        b) Unit Objectives

        By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to:

        Understand the application software and how they are used.

        c) Unit Learning Requirements
        To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

          1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
          2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
          3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
          		Learning requirements
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          a)  Review Questions

          Look for more information on Application Packages



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             b) Performance Tasks 

            (i)   Main Tasks

            [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

            (ii) Sub -Tasks 

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            a)  Introduction

            The Word application from Microsoft lets you create, read, edit, and share your files quickly and easily.

            b) Unit Objectives

            By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives;

              To get skills on how o create and edit/manipulate a document

            c) Unit Learning Requirements
            To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

              1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
              2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
              3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
              		Learning requirements
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              a)  Review Questions

                Practice it practically


                		review questions
                 b) Performance Tasks 

                (i)   Main Tasks

                [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

                (ii) Sub -Tasks 

                [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]                		 lab
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                a)  Introduction

                This unit will equip the learner with data entry and analysis skills.

                b) Unit Objectives

                By the end of this unit, you shall be able to;

                Use a data analysis tool-Ms Excel to carry out simple data analysis.

                c) Unit Learning Requirements
                To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

                  1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                  2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                  3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
                  		Learning requirements
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                  a)  Review Questions

                  Read and practice microsoft excel
                   b) Performance Tasks 

                  (i)   Main Tasks

                  [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

                  (ii) Sub -Tasks 

                  [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]                  		 lab
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                  a)  Introduction

                  This unit is meant to equip the learner with skills of using a presentation software to create a graphical presentation of data.

                  b) Unit Objectives

                  By the end of this unit, the learner shall be able to;

                  1. Create a presentation

                  c) Unit Learning Requirements
                  To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

                    1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                    2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                    3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.
                    		Learning requirements

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                    a)  Review Questions

                      Read and practice powerpoint
                     b) Performance Tasks 

                    (i)   Main Tasks

                    [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

                    (ii) Sub -Tasks 

                    [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]                    		 lab

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                    a)  Introduction
                    This unit will introduce the learner to how the internet works, browsing the internet and communicating using an email

                    b) Unit Objectives

                    By the end of this unit, you will have achieved the following objectives;

                    To get knowledge on how to use the internet

                    c) Unit Learning Requirements
                    To proficiently complete this unit, you ought to make sure you spend quality time and purpose to;

                      1. Carry out all tasks within the sections and subsections
                      2. Participate in discussion forums as and when they are scheduled.
                      3. Participate in chat sessions as and when they are scheduled.


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                      a)  Review Questions

                      Read more and practice to understand Internet and Email


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                       b) Performance Tasks 

                      (i)   Main Tasks

                      [The lecturer will provided further instructions on this in addition to the provided tools below...]

                      (ii) Sub -Tasks 

                      [Discussion forum tool and chat tool below will be used for carrying out group work..]                      		 lab

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