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How to get the best results from the European Computer Driving Licence

How to get the best results from the European Computer Driving Licence. Lavinia S Hill Project Manager – Education, Training and Development. Aims of this presentation. what is ECDL? why is the NHS adopting ECDL? what are the local benefits? considerations when planning ECDL

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How to get the best results from the European Computer Driving Licence

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  1. How to get the best results from the European Computer Driving Licence Lavinia S HillProject Manager – Education, Training and Development

  2. Aims of this presentation • what is ECDL? • why is the NHS adopting ECDL? • what are the local benefits? • considerations when planning ECDL • delivering ECDL using the Manchester health community as an example

  3. What is ECDL? • internationally recognised qualification • sets out seven competencies • managed in the UK by the British Computer Society

  4. 7 Competencies • basic concepts of IT • using a computer and managing files • word processing • spreadsheets • databases • presentations • information and communication

  5. Why is NHS adopting ECDL? • modernisation of the health service • new information systems • accessing patient information remotely • accessing clinical governance information • standardising proficiency levels across the NHS

  6. Messages from the Centre “A sustained effort will be made over the next 3 years to enable all NHS staff to achieve basic information and knowledge management skills, including computer skills, through the European Computer Driving Licence … the NHSIA is preparing to launch a national implementation plan for ECDL.” ‘Working Together Learning Together’A Framework for Lifelong Learning

  7. Community benefits • one specific target for IT training • cost savings • local implementation plans

  8. Does everyone needall 7 modules?

  9. Assessing localcommunity needs

  10. Prioritising staff groups

  11. What training resourcesare available?

  12. Becoming accredited

  13. Delivering ECDL in theManchester Health Community

  14. Where to go for information Lavinia Hill Telephone 0161 237 2507 email lavinia.hill@agency.manchester.nwest.nhs.uk Ways of Working with Information Project Office01962 810 700 email infowow@nhsia.nhs.ukweb site www.nhsia.nhs.uk/wowwiECDL website www.ecdl.co.uk

  15. PRIMIS 23rd April 2002 Metropole Birmingham

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