Back Submodule: SBI122c1

Competency: 1

This is a compentency for the submodule "Advanced Information and communications technology Skills".

Competency information

Details

Discuss and agree the operation of major ICT hardware, software and networking components

Considerations

  • Local area networks and TCP/IP
  • The requirements of a medical IT network as defined in 800001-1
  • Requirements for implementation and factors influencing decisions
  • Key factors affecting security management
  • The range of routine housekeeping tasks associated with standard server-based operating systems
  • An appreciation of the difference between server- and client-side applications and when each is appropriate to deploy
  • The difference between standard software components
  • The appropriate selection of software tools, eg do not use a spreadsheet as a database or a database as a word processor
  • Data exchange protocols
  • Data exchange standards - Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) and Health Level 7 (HL7)
  • Links to hospital administration systems

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 1 Outcome Configure ICT hardware, software and network components, applying relevant safety standards and configuration control
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