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Although a health information professional deals mainly with the information in the healthcare system, it is important to understand a fair amount about computer systems, including hardware, software, and electronic communications, and how they support the exchange of data electronically. You must become competent in many aspects of technology in order to use it efficiently and effectively.
This resource reviews the computer technology that is the foundation of the electronic health record. Additionally, it provides an overview of the health record itself.
After completing this resource, learners will be able to:
- Describe the various forms of telemedicine
- Discuss the functions of healthcare records
- Explain the fundamental concepts of computers and computer networks
Pharmaceuticals interact with the various body systems in interesting ways. Understanding the relationship between pharmaceuticals and the body is essential to ensure patient health. The cardiovascular system alongside the circulatory and lymph systems are affected tremendously by various medications and treatments. As a center point for these systems, heart health is something we all pay attention to.
For healthcare professionals, the ability to recognize diseases and disorders of these systems is imperative. Coronary artery disease, heart failure, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are just some of the conditions that can affect the functioning of these systems but also conditions that can respond particularly well to drug treatments. Proper treatment will always depend on severity, however, which is why it is imperative for health professionals to recognize these conditions and understand how to best to respond, particularly as these conditions are often presented in emergency circumstances.
After completing this resource, learners will be able to:
- Diagram the basic anatomical structure and parts of the heart
- Explain the function of the heart and the circulation of the blood within the body
- Describe common diseases affecting the heart including the causes, symptoms, and pharmaceutical treatments associated with each disease
- Describe the mechanism of action of anticoagulants, indications for their use, and antidotes of overdose
- Differentiate between HDL, LDL, and triglycerides
- List the total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglyceride ranges for an average adult
- Describe the structure and main functions of the lymphatic system, as well as its relationship to the cardiovascular system