Work-based content
Competencies
| # | Learning outcome | Competency | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Discuss and agree the operation of major ICT hardware, software and networking components |
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| # 2 | Learning outcome 1,2 |
Competency
Undertake implementation of at least one standard server-based operating system, including security management and routine housekeeping tasks |
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| # 3 | Learning outcome 1 |
Competency
Apply relevant safety standards and guidance for the use of computers in clinical practice, including electrical safety |
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| # 4 | Learning outcome 2 |
Competency
Develop and maintain protective measures for ICT systems, including disaster measures, antivirus protection, maintenance, updating, firewalls and virtual servers/networks |
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| # 5 | Learning outcome 5 |
Competency
Critically appraise the ICT standards adopted by the NHS, including Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) and Health Level 7 international Level (HL7) |
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| # 6 | Learning outcome 3 |
Competency
Plan and carry out the implementation of ICT components in a controlled fashion, taking into account the impact on existing facilities and clinical service |
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Assessments
You must complete:
- 3 case-based discussion(s)
- 3 of the following DOPS/ OCEs:
| Install a system and applications software on a void PC | DOPS |
| Undertake a range of system administration tasks on a clinical system | DOPS |
| Set up or modify a local area network | DOPS |
| Programme a void PC to produce and report clinical measurement or other laboratory data | DOPS |
| Develop a prototype web-based application for clinical applications | DOPS |
| Analyse, summarise and present complex data using computer software | DOPS |
| Comply with the information governance and operational management requirements for clinical systems | DOPS |
| Identify the ICT infrastructure requirements for a diagnostic service, including networking, data storage and interconnectivity | DOPS |
| Develop a software application to support a clinical service | DOPS |
| Design a system to analyse quality control results | DOPS |
| Develop and maintain protective measures for ICT systems | DOPS |
| Implement ICT components in a controlled environment | DOPS |
| Undertake a range of routine house keeping tasks associated with standard server based operating systems | DOPS |
| Undertake a governance review of an ICT system | DOPS |
| Discuss with clinical team and agree the operation of major ICT hardware, software and networking components | OCE |
| Explain complex software to clinical colleagues | OCE |
| Explain key factors affecting security management Factors influencing data integrity to a clinical team | OCE |
| Advise on health and safety issues relevant to the investigation | OCE |
| Contribute at a professional level to clinical teams and communicate scientific material effectively to professional colleagues | OCE |
| Describe to clinical colleagues the potential influences, advantages, disadvantages of implementation on data management | OCE |
Learning outcomes
- Configure ICT hardware, software and network components, applying relevant safety standards and configuration control
- Implement server-based applications, ensuring appropriate security, protective measures and routine housekeeping tasks
- Implement a novel application in the clinical environment in a controlled fashion
- Develop a software solution to a described problem using an appropriate high-level language
- Understand ICT standards applied to healthcare