4006-230 - Computers in Medicine

Institution:

Rochester Institute of Technology

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Description:

This is an introduction to computer technology and its use in the medical fi eld. About half of the course is devoted to the study of computers, their basic components and peripheral devices, the storage and retrieval of data, electronic communications and the internet. The other half of the course deals with medical data and major applications of computers in medicine, including Hospital Information Systems (HIS), medical imaging, surgery, telemedicine, and pharmacy. Through demonstration and computer laboratory assignments, students are exposed to personal productivity software such as word processors, spreadsheet and database systems, presentation software and electronic communications. Class 3, Lab 2, Credit 4

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rit.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 475-2411

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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