Competency information
Details
Use a range of information and communication technologies within the workplace for service delivery, research, audit and innovation, including data filing and archiving:
- word processing
- databases
- statistics packages
- PowerPoint
- internet
- email.
Considerations
- The range and application of clinical information systems used in the work base.
- The systems in use in the work base to file and archive information and the processes for retrieval.
- The principles underpinning identification, storage and retrieval of scientific literature for example end note/end note web.
- The purpose of a range of NHS information systems, including the regulations in place to ensure data security and confidentiality. This may include hospital information system, linked information systems (e.g. laboratory information management system) and middleware linking equipment to information systems.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 5 | Outcome Make appropriate and effective use of information and communication technology. |