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This document outlines a course on the use of computers for nursing students. It includes 6 general objectives: 1) Know various computer types, 2) Know computer components, 3) Understand file organization and management, 4) Understand data collection and control, 5) Know computer networking, and 6) Understand ICT use in healthcare. Specific learning objectives are provided for both theory and practical lessons for each general objective. Students will learn computer parts, file management, data security, diagnostic devices, and how ICT improves nursing care quality.

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Use of Computers

This document outlines a course on the use of computers for nursing students. It includes 6 general objectives: 1) Know various computer types, 2) Know computer components, 3) Understand file organization and management, 4) Understand data collection and control, 5) Know computer networking, and 6) Understand ICT use in healthcare. Specific learning objectives are provided for both theory and practical lessons for each general objective. Students will learn computer parts, file management, data security, diagnostic devices, and how ICT improves nursing care quality.

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KADUNA STATE COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES

FIRST SEMESTER 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN GENERAL NURSING

COURSE: USE OF COMPUTER

COURSE CODE NUS 116

CREDIT UNITS 2

DURATION (hours/week) Lecture: 1hour Practical: 1 hour Total Contact Hours: 2 ( 30hrs)

COURSE SPECIFICATION: Theory and Practical

GOAL: To acquaint the students with general knowledge of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT).

GENERAL OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
1.0 Know various types of computers commonly in use
2.0 Know the components of the computer system
3.0 Understand the basic concept of file organization and management of different computer files
4.0 Understand the basic concept of data collection and control.
5.0 Know computer networking.
6.0 Understand the use of ICT in health care delivery
GENERAL OBJECTIVE 1.0:Know the various types of computer commonly in use

Specific learning objectives (Theory) Specific Learning Objectives Remarks


(Practical)

1.1 Define computer


1.2 Classify computer according to
i. Function –analog, digital and hybrid
ii. Purpose -Size –Mainframe, Mini, Micro, Laptop, Palmtop etc.
iii. Age – 1st,2nd,3rd, 4th , 5th generation computers
1.3 Distinguish between analog, digital and hybrid computers

General Objective 2.0: Know the components of the computer system.


Specific learning objectives (Theory) Specific Learning Objectives Remarks
(Practical)

2.1 Describe the different components of a computer: 2.1 Identify the


2.2 Hardware different
- Input computer
- Output devices and
- Processing devices use the
2.3 Software following:-
- System program - Keyboard
- Application program - Computer
mouse
- Utility programme - Computer
- Translation program reader
2.4 Input devices - Terminal and
- Computer Document reader optical marker
- Terminal and optional marker reader etc. reader
2.5 Processors 2.1 Describe and
- Central Processing Unit (CPU) use/operate the
- Central Unit : output devices
- Arithmetic Logical Unit (ALU), listed in 2.6
- Main memory. in the theory
2.6 Output devices
- Printers
- Visual display unit
- Platters etc.
2.7 Main Memory
- Read Only Memory (ROM)
- Random Access Memory (RAM)
2.8 Functions of Main Storage
- Input storage area
- Working storage area
- .Output area

General Objective 3.0: Understand the basic concepts of file organization and management of different
Computer Files
Specific learning objectives (Theory) Specific Learning Objectives Remarks
(Practical)

3.1 Define computer file. 3.4 Understand


3.2 List the different types of computer files. file processing
- Logical files and apply
- Physical files them.
- Master files - Batch
- Reference files processing
3.3 Describe the different types of file arrangements - On-line
- Random access processing
- Sequential - Real-time
- Index processing
3.4 Describe the techniques of file processing - Multiprocessing
- Batch processing - Multi-user
- Online processing 3.5 Know the
- Real-time processing different storage
- Multi processing devices and their
- Multi user application:
3.5 Identify types of storage devices - Hard disk
(Secondary and Auxiliary Storage) - Floppy
- Floppy diskettes diskettes
- USB flash drive - USB flash
- Compact disk drive
- Zip disk - Compact
3.6 State the storage capacity of each device listed in 3.5 above disk
- Zip disk
General Objective 4.0:Understand the basic concepts of data collection and control
Specific learning objectives (Theory) Specific Learning Objectives Remarks
(Practical)

.4.1 Define data Collection


4.2 List the stages of data collection
- Data creation 4.2 Create,
- Data transmission process and
- Data processing transmit data
- Multiprocessing 4.4 Install antivirus
- Multi user devices
4.3 Explain each of the data collection listed in 4.2 above
4.4 Explain the importance of data security:-
- Viruses and anti-virus- Prevention and control of viruses
4.5 Explain data control techniques.

General Objective 6.0:Understand the use of ICT in health care delivery


Specific learning objectives (Theory) Specific Learning Objectives Remarks
(Practical)

6.1 Describe major electronic and digital devices used in health care 6.1 Observe the
delivery/services use of
Diagnostic devices:- diagnostic
- Ultrasound scan devices:
- Computer Tomography scan - Ultra
- Fluoroscope sounds
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan
- Electro Cardiograme (ECG) - CT Scan
Electrocardiography Monitoring devices:- - MRI
- Oximeter - Fluorosco
- Cardiac monitoring etc. py
Treatment devices: - ECG
- Radiotherapy - EEG
- Physiotherapy 6.1 Utilize and
- Surgical devices monitor;-
e.g endoscope - Oximeter
- Chemotherapy and
- (ECT) Electro- - cardiac
Convulsive Therapy monitoring
- (EEG) Electro Encephalograpy device
6.2Explain Telemedicine/ Telenursing 6.2 Apply
6.3 Explain information search : Telemedicine to nursing
- Research, evidence-based care etc practice
6.4 Explain the importance of ICT on the quality of nursing care.

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