Digital Literacy for Healthcare

Class Number: MEDTERM 10501107-1 - Digital Literacy Healthcare
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-501-107 DIGITAL LITERACY FOR HEALTHCARE...the course will explore the use of the electronic health record, the role of social media in health care communication, the uses of wearable technologies that monitor activity and heart rate, the use of data to manage population health and the impact of new developments on the healthcare workforce.

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.

Credit for Prior Learning

What will I learn?

  1. Use word processing software to generate professional healthcare documents
  2. Use presentation software to convey healthcare related information
  3. Use spreadsheet software to summarize and report healthcare data
  4. Utilize a database
  5. Communicate using technology in the healthcare setting (virtual meetings, interoffice communication, email, fax)
  6. Examine the security considerations of the electronic health record
  7. Demonstrate entry level skills for using the electronic health record
  8. Examine the role of social media in healthcare
  9. Evaluate the reliability of digital healthcare resources

Class Details

Class Number:
MEDTERM 10501107-1 - Digital Literacy Healthcare
Location:
NWTC Green Bay
Date:
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Delivery:
Blended-less than 50% online
Term:
2026 Fall Session 1

Class Notes

Class Format: 

  • Combination of in-person and online instruction. 

  • Attend in-person sessions at specified dates, times, and location. 

  • Access remaining instruction online. 

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
8/19/2026 - 10/12/2026 Wednesday
12:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS128
8/19/2026 - 10/12/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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