Computer Basics for Healthcare Professionals
Keyboarding, Microsoft Office & Professional Digital Skills
5
Weeks
15
Lessons
5
Quizzes
5
Discussions
5
Assignments
1,000
Total Points
Sunnydale Clinic Story Arc
1 — Set Up
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2 — Format
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3 — Protect
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4 — Cite
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5 — Report
1
Week
Typing Technique, File Management & Basic Word
Home Row Technique, Windows File Explorer & Creating Documents
200 pts
Lesson 1.1
Proper Typing Techniques
Lesson 1.2
File Management
Lesson 1.3
Creating and Saving in Word
Weekly Assessment
Computer Basics Quiz
10 questions covering typing technique, file management, Windows navigation, and basic Word skills.
Discussion
Technology in Your Healthcare Future
Reflect on how computer skills will support your career at Sunnydale Clinic.
Assignment
Digital Workspace Setup
Configure your professional digital workspace: practice home-row typing and create your first clinic document.
2
Week
Keyboarding (10 WPM), Operating Systems & Word Basics
Speed Building, OS Concepts & Core Word Features
200 pts
Lesson 2.1
Keyboarding: 10 Words Per Minute
Lesson 2.2
Operating Systems
Lesson 2.3
Basic Word Features
Weekly Assessment
Keyboarding & Word Basics Quiz
10 questions covering 10 WPM speed goals, operating systems, and core Word document features.
Discussion
The Power of Professional Documents
Why precise formatting matters in healthcare communication and patient documentation.
Assignment
Professional Memo — Format & Polish
Use Find & Replace, bold/italic formatting, and spell-check to finalize a Sunnydale Clinic memo.
3
Week
Keyboarding (17 WPM), Digital Ethics & Word Layout
Speed Building, Online Safety & Paragraph Formatting
200 pts
Lesson 3.1
Keyboarding: 17 Words Per Minute
Lesson 3.2
Digital Ethics and Security
Lesson 3.3
Word Paragraph and Page Layout
Weekly Assessment
Digital Ethics & Word Layout Quiz
10 questions covering 17 WPM goals, digital ethics, security, and Word paragraph/page layout.
Discussion
Digital Ethics in Healthcare
How responsible technology use protects patients, maintains HIPAA compliance, and builds professional trust.
Assignment
HIPAA Compliance Document
Apply paragraph and page layout skills to create a professionally formatted HIPAA document for Sunnydale Clinic.
4
Week
Keyboarding (23 WPM), APA Formatting & Document Elements
Speed Building, Academic Citation Standards & Word Structure
200 pts
Lesson 4.1
Keyboarding: 23 Words Per Minute
Lesson 4.2
APA Formatting and Plagiarism
Lesson 4.3
Word Document Elements
Weekly Assessment
APA Formatting & Word Elements Quiz
10 questions covering 23 WPM goals, APA formatting, plagiarism, and Word document elements.
Discussion
Citations That Protect Patients
Why accurate APA citation in healthcare reports builds credibility and protects patients from misinformation.
Assignment
APA Title Page & References
Create a correctly formatted APA 7th edition title page and references page for a Sunnydale clinical report.
5
Week
Keyboarding (30 WPM), Internet Research & Advanced Word
Speed Goals, Research Skills & Professional Document Features
200 pts
Lesson 5.1
Keyboarding: 30 Words Per Minute
Lesson 5.2
Internet Research
Lesson 5.3
Advanced Microsoft Word Features
Weekly Assessment
Internet Research & Advanced Word Quiz
10 questions covering 30 WPM goals, internet research skills, and advanced Microsoft Word features.
Discussion
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Reflect on your computer skills growth and how they will support your healthcare career.
Assignment
Capstone Report — Sharing the Good News!
Create a professional Word capstone report with Table of Contents, styles, headers/footers, and APA references.