MODULE 4

In this module you will explore various types of ICT and how these forms of technology are used within the delivery of health care.

This module links to CASN Competency 3.0 (PDF):

Uses information and communication technologies in the delivery of patient/client care.

It also provides an introduction to the following:

• Different types of information and communication technologies
• ICT support for nursing practice and client safety
• Future directions

Upon completion of this module the learner will be able to:

• Define and describe different types of ICTs used for health care
• Describe how nurses can use ICTs to help facilitate clinical documentation, administrative tasks, and other elements of nursing practice
• Recognize how client safety can be impacted by ICTs
• Better understand how ICTs can be used to support elements of nurse-client relationship, now and into the future