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An introduction to data and information in health and social care

Who is this course for?

Introductory level - no prior knowledge needed

What will I learn?

After studying this course, you should be able to:
- identify some of the instances in a care setting where a computer is, or is likely to be, involved
- describe, in simple terms, the difference between data and information
- give a simple definition of why computers are important to people working in health and social care in terms of data and information
- explain in simple terms what a computer program is, and why one is necessary
- explain the role of the computer with respect to the data given to it and how this can improve health and social care delivery.

Skills tags:

  • data
  • social care