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