Course Description
This course introduced students to basic computer terminology, features of hardware,peripherals, and clinical applications in radiation oncology. Types of networking and the components involved were also discussed and specific network protocols used in healthcare, imaging, and radiation oncology were described.
Assessments & Activities
Students were assessed and graded on their performance and participation in weekly discussions, quizzes, and e-portfolio contributions. Every week there were assigned readings and power point presentations to review.
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Course Discussions
For all three weeks of this course we were required to answer a specific question or discuss a provided topic. Our responses had to be written in the American Medical Association (AMA) format with a minimum of 200-250 words and reference at least one or two scholarly sources. To promote analytical discussions, we were required to respond to at least one classmate's posts.
Please follow the links below to read my discussion posts. week 1: "Black Box" Processes week 2: Computer and Network Components week 3: Security |
Self Reflection
At the completion of every course students are asked to reflect on a series of questions that focused on their knowledge gained, skills, areas of opportunity, and overall thoughts about the course.
The new knowledge and skills I gained during this course were...
Although I had a very basic understanding of computer components before completing this course, I learned not only more about the basic fundamentals, but a deeper understanding of how all the different components, software, and network components work together.
The new knowledge and skills will benefit me...
Medical dosimetrists spend a great deal of time working with computers, planning programs, and software to create treatment plans. To be a successful dosimetrist it is extremely important to have an understanding of the how the tools we use function and integrate within the radiation oncology facility and I feel that I am able to accomplish this with the knowledge I gained from this course.
I struggle with...
Networks were a difficult topic for me. I struggled to keep the different layers of a network straight and understand their individual operations fully.
I feel pretty good about...
I feel confident in my understanding of basic computer and software terminology and their functions after completing this course. When I encounter a technological problem in the future I feel that I am better equipped to solve at least some of the less complex issues now.
Other reflective thoughts...
It truly is amazing just how much technology we are surrounded by and use on a daily basis. Before this course I didn't give much thought into how it all worked, but now I feel that I have gained a good base for understanding many of the components and concepts used in the various devices I come in contact with.
The new knowledge and skills I gained during this course were...
Although I had a very basic understanding of computer components before completing this course, I learned not only more about the basic fundamentals, but a deeper understanding of how all the different components, software, and network components work together.
The new knowledge and skills will benefit me...
Medical dosimetrists spend a great deal of time working with computers, planning programs, and software to create treatment plans. To be a successful dosimetrist it is extremely important to have an understanding of the how the tools we use function and integrate within the radiation oncology facility and I feel that I am able to accomplish this with the knowledge I gained from this course.
I struggle with...
Networks were a difficult topic for me. I struggled to keep the different layers of a network straight and understand their individual operations fully.
I feel pretty good about...
I feel confident in my understanding of basic computer and software terminology and their functions after completing this course. When I encounter a technological problem in the future I feel that I am better equipped to solve at least some of the less complex issues now.
Other reflective thoughts...
It truly is amazing just how much technology we are surrounded by and use on a daily basis. Before this course I didn't give much thought into how it all worked, but now I feel that I have gained a good base for understanding many of the components and concepts used in the various devices I come in contact with.