Both technological issues and social issues will be explored. Demonstrate an understanding of evidence-based practice and its role in clinical practice Demonstrate ability to locate and use EBP resources, such as the Cochrane databases. Identify the professional organizations for health information professionals working in health care institutions and describe their role in policy, education and training, development of standards, and research. Lectures, seminar discussions, information system demonstrations, videos, computer lab usage, and field trips to lab and clinical settings. Some demonstrations and field trips may have to be scheduled at convenient times outside regular class hours.
Evaluation is based on the weighted average of assignments and class participation.