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Session 1: Computer Softwares used in
recording and Managing of laboratory
information
NTA LEVEL 5, SEMESTER I, MODULE CODE:
MLT 05110: APPLICATION OF
COMPUTER IN HEALTHY
Total Session Time: 120 minutes
Prerequisites
Module Code MTL 04209: Basic Computer Skills and Information Management
Leaning Objectives
By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to:
1. Define the terms : (Record, Laboratory Record Management, Database and Electronic
records)
2. Explain application of computer in recording and managing of laboratory information
3. Explain the advantage and disadvantages of using computer software in documentation and
record management of laboratory operations
4. List different types of computer software used in recording and managing of laboratory
information (word processing, spreadsheet, database)
5. Explain the function of different types of computer software used in recording and managing
of laboratory information
Resources Needed
Flip charts, marker pens, masking tape, black /white board and chalk/whiteboard markers,
LCD projector and computer/laptop
Session OVERVIEW
Steps Time Activity/Method Content
1 05 minutes Presentation Introduction, Learning Objectives
Presentation
2 15 minutes Definition of terms
Brainstorming
Explain application of computer in recording
Presentation
3 25 minutes and managing of laboratory information
Brainstorming
Brainstorming
Explain the advantage and disadvantages of
25 minutes Presentation
using computer software in documentation
4 10 minutes Presentation List different types of computer software
used in recording and managing of laboratory
information
Explain the function of different types of
computer software used in recording and
5 25 minutes Presentation
managing of laboratory information
References:
1. Morris M & Charles, M. (2003). Logol Computer Designer Fundamentals. Prentice
Hall.
2. O’leary, T. J, O’leary, L. I. (2006). Computing Essentials, Introductory Edition.
Arizona State University: Boston Burr Ridge.
3. Steven Sagman (1999), Microsoft Office 2000 for Windows: Visual Quick Start
Guide.
4. Farr, J. Michael; Laurence Shatkin (2004). Best jobs for the 21st century. JIST
Works.p. 460.ISBN 1563709619. http://books.google.es/books?
id=xBRWAAAAMAAJ
Session 2: Utilization of Word processing to
capture laboratory Information
NTA LEVEL 5, SEMESTER I, MODULE CODE:
MLT 05110: APPLICATION OF
COMPUTER IN HEALTHY
Total Session Time: 120 minutes
Prerequisites
Module Code MTL 04209: Basic Computer Skills and Information Management
Learning Objectives
By the end of this session, students are expected to be able to:
1. Uses word processing software
2. Demonstrate word processing software in capturing laboratory information
3. Application of word processing software in capturing laboratory information
Resources Needed
Flip charts, marker pens, and masking tape
Black/white board and chalk/whiteboard markers
Computer
LCD
Session OVERVIEW
Step Time Activity/Method Content
1 05 minutes Presentation Introduction, Learning Objectives
Presentation
2 15 minutes Uses of word processing software
Brainstorming
Demonstrate on how word processing
3 30 minutes Presentation software is used to capture laboratory
information
Application of word processing software to
4 50 minutes Practical
capture laboratory information
5 5 minutes Presentation Key Points
6 15 minutes Presentation Evaluation
Session CONTENT
Step 1: Presentation of Session Title and Learning Objectives
READ or ASK students to read the learning objectives and clarify.
ASK students if they have any questions before continuing.
Since the records are confidential in nature, it is therefore prudent to protect the data by putting a
password. The steps include;
Adding a Password
o Open the file you want to add a password
o Click file/Save As/tools/general option
o In the password to open box, Type your password e.g. mac & click ok
o Retype your password e.g. mac , Click ok & Click Save
Also in removing the password the procedure entails;
Removing a Password
o Open the file you want to remove the password
o Click file/Save As/Tools/General option
o In the password to open box, delete the password & ok
o Click Save
Note: To see your Operation, close the file & open again you will not ask your password
Activity 1.
Represent the following data in a well summarized tabular format.
On 5th Jan 2012,the books of Mvumi laboratory displayed the following records:where fields
were recorded beginning with: ID, CLIENT NAME, SEX, AGE, PHYSICAL
ADDRESS,TEST and RESULTS respectively.
Step 6: Evaluation
Explain uses of word processing
Describe the application of word processing
References:
1. Herniter, M.E. (2000). 2nd Edition, Personal Computer Fundamentals for Students,
Hardware Windows 2000 Application. Prentice Hall.
2. Joos, I. Whitman, N. Smith, M. Nelson, R. et al. (2006). 4 th Edition, Introduction to
Computers for Healthcare Professionals. Jones & Bartlett’s Publishers International, Barb
House, Barb Mews: London.
3. Morris M & Charles, M. (2003). Logol Computer Designer Fundamentals. Prentice Hall.
4. O’leary, T. J, O’leary, L. I. (2006). Computing Essentials, Introductory Edition. Arizona
State University: Boston Burr Ridge.